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Early Childhood Program Inventory
Appendix I
Early
Childhood
Program
Inventory
An Inventory of Governmentfunded Programs, Services,
and
Infrastructure
Building
Efforts for Young Children
from Birth through Age 8
and their Families
May 2013
Office of Great Start  State of Michigan
Table of Contents
About the Early Childhood Program Inventory............................................................................................................. 1
Acronyms to Know .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
How to Read the Early Childhood Program Inventory................................................................................................ 4
Community Health Programs
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program ...........................................................................................................................6
Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance Home & Community Based Services Waiver ............................................... 7
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) .......................................................................................................................9
Children's Waiver Program (CWP) ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Dental Services: Healthy Kids Dental ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Dental Services: SEAL! Michigan Program................................................................................................................................. 13
Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Grant ....................................................................................................................... 14
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) ...................................................................................................................... 15
Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs ........................................................................... 16
Family Planning: Plan First! ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Family Planning: Title X ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Family Support Subsidy (FSS) Program ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Fetal-Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Hearing Screening ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Home-Based Services Intervention ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Home Visiting Initiative–MIECHV .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Immunization Program..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Infant Death Prevention and Bereavement ................................................................................................................................ 32
Local Maternal & Child Health (LMCH) Program ..................................................................................................................... 33
Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Medicaid Outreach .............................................................................................................. 35
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Medicaid Health Care .................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Program ................................................................................................................ 38
MIChild ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
MI Healthy Baby .............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Newborn Screening Program ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
Nurse-Family Partnership ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
Obesity Prevention in Early Learning and Development Programs Utilizing NAP SACC ................................................ 43
Parent Leadership ............................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Pediatric AIDS Prevention and Support ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) ........................................................................................................ 48
Prenatal Smoking Cessation (PSC) ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Prevention Direct Services: Child Care Expulsion Prevention (CCEP) Program ................................................................. 50
Prevention Direct Services: Infant Mental Health ..................................................................................................................... 52
Prevention Direct Services: Other Models ................................................................................................................................. 54
Project LAUNCH ............................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Safe Delivery .................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Safe Sleep......................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
School-Based Services .................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) ........................................................................ 61
Substance Abuse Treatment: Designated Women's Programs ............................................................................................. 62
Vision Screening ............................................................................................................................................................................... 64
WIC Project FRESH .......................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) .............................................................................................................................................. 66
Human Services Programs
Adoption Services Program ........................................................................................................................................................... 67
Adoption Subsidy ............................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Child Care Licensing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Children’s Protective Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 72
Children's Trust Fund Direct Service Grants................................................................................................................................ 73
Children's Trust Fund Local Councils ............................................................................................................................................. 75
Child Support Administration ......................................................................................................................................................... 76
Families First of Michigan (FFM).................................................................................................................................................... 78
Family Independence Program (FIP) ............................................................................................................................................ 80
Family Reunification Program (FRP) ............................................................................................................................................. 82
Food Assistance Program (FAP) .................................................................................................................................................... 84
Foster Care ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) ................................................................................................................................... 87
Refugee Assistance Program (RAP) .............................................................................................................................................. 89
Strong Families/Safe Children ...................................................................................................................................................... 91
Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) Programs
Great Start Early Learning Advisory Council ............................................................................................................................ 93
Education Programs
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) ......................................................................................................... 94
Afterschool Snack Program............................................................................................................................................................ 96
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) .......................................................................................................................... 98
Child Development and Care (CDC) Program ........................................................................................................................100
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) ...................................................................................................................101
Early Childhood Block Grant: Great Parents, Great Start..................................................................................................102
Early Childhood Block Grant: Great Start Collaboratives (GSCs) and Parent Coalitions (GSPCs)...........................103
Early Head Start ............................................................................................................................................................................104
Early On® .........................................................................................................................................................................................106
Great Start to Quality ..................................................................................................................................................................108
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) ...................................................................................................................................109
Head Start .......................................................................................................................................................................................111
Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) ...................................................................................................................112
K–12 Public School System ..........................................................................................................................................................113
Migrant Education Program .........................................................................................................................................................114
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) .....................................................................................................................................115
School Breakfast Program (SBP).................................................................................................................................................117
Section 31a – At-Risk ....................................................................................................................................................................119
Special Education ...........................................................................................................................................................................121
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ......................................................................................................................................123
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) .................................................................................................................125
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs ...............................................................................................................................126
Title II – Improving Teacher and Principal Quality .................................................................................................................128
Title III – Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient Students ..............................................................................129
Tax Credits
Child and Dependent Care Credit .............................................................................................................................................131
Child Tax Credit .............................................................................................................................................................................133
Earned Income Tax Credit – Federal ........................................................................................................................................134
Earned Income Tax Credit – Michigan ......................................................................................................................................136
Appendix • Methodology: Program Inventory Estimates ..................................................................................... 138
Individual Program Estimate Methodology ..............................................................................................................................139
About the Early Childhood Program Inventory
Overview
The Early Childhood Program Inventory is a comprehensive look at state and federal investments
that support Michigan’s children (from birth through age 8 or grade 3) and their families. This
inventory of programs, services, and efforts to improve
system infrastructure represents the most comprehensive
Note: For the purposes of this
look at early childhood programming in Michigan ever
inventory, the term “program” is
compiled. The inventory provides a brief profile of each
used to refer to programs, services,
program and is intended to provide only basic
and infrastructure building efforts
programmatic information. For additional details about
that contribute to Michigan’s early
a specific program, please reference the program’s
childhood system.
website or the resources used to compile the profile
(listed in the footnotes for each program).
This inventory was created to be a resource for policymakers, parents, families, community members,
program staff, state officials, advocates, and more. To help readers locate specific programs and
learn about the broader system, programs are organized alphabetically by program area –
community health, human services, Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), and tax credits.
These program areas are generally administered by DCH, MDE, DHS, and Treasury respectively. 1
Program Selection
To be included in this inventory, programs must:
•
•
Receive state and/or federal funding (In other words, efforts funded completely by local
or private dollars are not included in this inventory.)
Serve children (birth through age 8) and/or their families directly or indirectly
To compile the list of programs included in the inventory, the Office of Great Start (OGS):
1. Reviewed programs included in previous early childhood reports, including the 2010 report
Building a Sustainable Future: Analysis of the Fiscal Resources Supporting Children from Birth
Through Age 8 in Michigan (written by The Finance Project and funded by the W.K. Kellogg
Foundation)
2. Shared a draft list of programs with staff members at the Department of Community Health
(DCH), Department of Education (MDE), Department of Human Services (DHS), and ECIC
3. Incorporated feedback from staff members at DCH, MDE, DHS, and ECIC
4. Added or removed from the list throughout the research process to ensure the list of programs
accurately reflects current efforts (recommendations were approved by relevant agency
staff)
The final list of programs included in this inventory was truly a cross-agency effort.
Partners
Two education programs, Head Start and Early Head Start, are included in the education area, but are not administered by
MDE. These local programs receive federal funding directly.
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This inventory was compiled as part of a legislative requirement of the OGS. It was created with
assistance from staff at the DCH, MDE, DHS, and ECIC. The OGS was also aided by a team of
researchers from Public Sector Consultants (PSC) and the Citizens Research Council (CRC).
Feedback
The best effort was made to include the most current information in the inventory. To provide
feedback or updates to the inventory, please contact Jeremy Reuter in the Office of Great Start
at [email protected].
2
Acronyms to Know
Several acronyms are used throughout the inventory. Here are the most common.
DCH
Michigan Department of Community Health
DHS
Michigan Department of Human Services
ECIC
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
K
Kindergarten
MDE
Michigan Department of Education
OGS
Office of Great Start
PreK
Prekindergarten or preschool
3
How to Read the Early Childhood Program Inventory
The Early Childhood Program Inventory includes profiles on 89 programs. What information is
included in the profile? Below is a sample program profile with a description of each element in the
profile.
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5
6
1. Program name—This is the formal name of the program. If an acronym is commonly used, that
is included here as well.
2. Agency—This is the agency that is responsible for administering the program.
3. Overview—Here we provide a brief description of the program and its goals. As often as
possible, descriptions are quoted from publicly available materials that were produced by the
programs themselves (such as websites or brochures).
4. Group Served—Some programs in the inventory serve children directly, others serve parents or
caregivers directly, while others do not provide direct services and instead support the infrastructure
of the early childhood system. More than one area may be highlighted.
5. Ages Served—This is a summary of the ages served by the program. If a program serves a
population outside of children birth through age 8 and their families, that is included in this data
point. Some programs will have an “N/A” here for “not applicable.” This means the program does
not serve children, parents, or caregivers directly.
6. Eligibility Criteria—This is a summary of how a family, child, or grantee may qualify for a
program. Some programs have extremely complex eligibility criteria. This is intended to be a brief
overview and does not necessarily document the nuance of a program’s eligibility criteria.
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8
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10
7. Children Served—If a program directly serves a child or their family the number of children
served is provided. If a program does not directly serve a child or their family, it is marked “N/A,”
or not applicable. Where possible, the inventory provides the exact number of children served.
However, it was often not possible to document the exact number of children served. In those cases,
the OGS used the best estimates available. See the Appendix, Methodology: Program Inventory
Estimates, for a full summary of how the number of children served was calculated for each
program. Please note all data were reviewed by agency staff for accuracy.
8. Notes—To help readers understand the data points included in the program profiles, this section
presents important notes about the data points. For a full methodology, please see the Appendix,
Methodology: Program Inventory Estimates.
9. Dollars Invested Annually—To be included in the inventory, programs must receive federal
and/or state funding. This data point shows how much funding comes from which source. Where
possible, the inventory provides the exact investment from federal and state sources. However, it
was not always possible to obtain exact funding data. In those cases, the OGS used the best
estimates available. See the Appendix, Methodology: Program Inventory Estimates, for a full
summary of how funding by source data was calculated. Please note all funding by source data
was reviewed by agency staff for accuracy.
10. Early Childhood Outcome Addressed—The OGS was charged with four outcomes by
Governor Rick Snyder. A star indicates that the program or the department reported that it
addresses that particular outcome. This section is intended to help the reader consider programs
that may be leveraged to improve certain outcomes.
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
DCH
Overview
"The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program helps provide education and outreach regarding lead
hazards and the impact of lead poisoning. Prevention strategies are included in a state work plan for
preventing childhood lead poisoning. Technical assistance is offered to health care professionals to support
appropriate health services for children exposed to lead or with lead poisoning, including local health
departments who may provide some direct services. Additionally, this program receives and analyzes the
lead testing results data from across the state for use in monitoring the extent to which children are still lead
poisoned and to inform policy and practice relative to the continuing need to prevent lead poisoning and to
intervene as early as possible when it is detected." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Ages Served:
Birth–6, and pregnant women 2
Eligibility Criteria: All children in Michigan can be tested for lead poisoning. It is particularly stressed that
this be done in communities where environmental and housing risks for lead poisoning
are highest. Testing is done as part of well-child primary care visits, the WIC program
and through many health departments. Medicaid health plans are required to do testing
as part of well child care. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$860,950
$114,900
Total Investment
$978,850
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012. Investments here support: education and outreach,
technical assistance, surveillance, prevention, quality assurance, and evaluation. The costs for screening and testing
for children covered by Medicaid are included elsewhere in this report.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

E-mail from DCH staff, 3/22/13.
Phone call with DCH staff, 10/8/12.
3 E-mail from DCH staff, 3/22/13.
1
2
6
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Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance Home &
Community Based Services Waiver
DCH
Overview
The Serious Emotional Disturbance Waiver (SEDW) "is currently available in a limited number of counties
and Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs).
"The Children's SEDW provides services that are enhancements or additions to Medicaid State Plan coverage
for children up to age 20 with SED, who are enrolled in the SEDW prior to their 18th birthday. The MDCH
operates the SEDW through contracts with the CMHSPs. The SEDW is a fee-for-service program administered
by the CMHSP in partnership with other community agencies. The MDCH has a partnership with the Michigan
Department of Human Services (MDHS) to serve children in MDHS foster care in eight of the SEDW counties.
"The SEDW enables Medicaid to fund necessary home and community-based services for children with serious
emotional disturbance who meet the criteria for admission to the state inpatient psychiatric hospital
(Hawthorn Center) and are at risk of hospitalization without waiver services. The CMHSP is responsible for
assessment of potential waiver candidates." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–20
Eligibility Criteria: "To be eligible for this waiver, the child must: [1] meet current MDCH contract criteria
for, and be at risk of, hospitalization in a state psychiatric hospital (Hawthorn Center);
[2] demonstrate serious functional limitations that impair his/her ability to function in the
community...; [3] be under the age of 18 when approved for the SEDW; [4] be
financially eligible for Medicaid when viewed as a family of one (i.e., when parental
income and assets are waived); and [5] be in need of and receive at least one waiver
service per month." 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
7
29
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
36
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$441,881
$229,737
Total Investment
$671,548
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
1Michigan
Department of Community Health, Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Waiver website,
www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2941_4868_7145-168285--,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
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• Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance Home & Community Based Services Waiver •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

8
–
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
DCH
Overview
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) "strives to enable individuals with special health care needs
to have improved health outcomes and an enhanced quality of life through the appropriate use of the CSHCS
system of care... CSHCS helps persons with chronic health problems by providing: [1] coverage and referral
for specialty services based on the person's health problems; [2] family centered services to support [families]
in [their] role as primary caretaker of [their] child, [3] community based services to help [families] care for
[their] child at home and maintain normal routines, [4] culturally competent services which demonstrate
awareness of cultural differences, and [5] coordinated services to pull together the services of many different
providers who work within different agencies." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
"Children must have a qualifying medical condition and be 20 years old or under.
Persons 21 and older with cystic fibrosis or certain hereditary blood coagulation
disorders commonly known as hemophilia may also qualify." 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Several factors decide whether a person is eligible for CSHCS: (1) Residency: Must be
a Michigan resident; (2) Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or documented non-citizen
admitted for permanent residence or a non-citizen legally admitted migrant farm
worker (i.e., seasonal agricultural worker); (3) Age: Children must have a qualifying
medical condition and be 20 years old or under. Persons 21 and older with cystic
fibrosis or certain hereditary blood coagulation disorders commonly known as
hemophilia may also qualify; (4) Qualifying Medical condition: A MDCH medical
consultant reviews each case to determine eligibility. Severity and chronicity of the
person's condition as well as the need for treatment by a specialist are factors
considered. More than 2,500 diagnoses are potentially eligible." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
3004
2420
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
5424
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$8,490,018
$6,342,993
Total Investment
$14,833,011
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
1Michigan
Department of Community Health, Children’s Special Health Care Services website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7132-2942_4911_35698-15087--,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
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• Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
10
–
Children's Waiver Program (CWP)
DCH
Overview
The Children's Waiver Program (CWP) “provides Medicaid funded home and community-based services to
children (under age 18) who are eligible for, and at risk of, placement into an Intermediate Care Facility
for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR). Children with developmental disabilities and who have challenging
behaviors and/or complex medical needs are served through this program.
"The CWP enables children to remain in their parent's home or return to their parent's home from out-ofhome placements regardless of their parent's income. The waiver services include: family training; non-family
training; speciality services (e.g. music, recreation, art and message therapy); community living supports;
transportation; respite care; environmental accessibility adaptations, and speciality medical equipment.
"The program has a capacity to serve 464 children statewide. Although the program is at capacity, a waiting
list is maintained, using a priority rating system to add new children to the program when openings occur." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–18
Eligibility Criteria: Eligible children must be: under the age of 18; covered by Medicaid; and eligible for,
and at risk of, placement into an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded
(ICF/MR).2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
1
8
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
9
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$289,367
$150,467
Total Investment
$439,834
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Michigan Department of Community Health, Children’s Waiver Program website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-1322941_4868_7145-14669--,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
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Dental Services:
Healthy Kids Dental
DCH
Overview
Healthy Kids Dental (HKD) is the contracted Medicaid waiver dental plan between the Michigan Department
of Community Health (MDCH) and Delta Dental. HKD is a dental benefit program for Medicaid eligible
beneficiaries under the age of 21 who reside in selected eligible counties. Dental services such as X-rays,
cleanings, fillings, root canals, tooth extractions and dentures are covered benefits. 1
Healthy Kids Dental enrollees must receive treatment from a dentist who participates in Delta Dental’s
Healthy Kids Dental program. Approximately 80% of Michigan dentists are Delta Dental providers and
participating dentists agree to accept Delta Dental’s payment for covered services as payment in full and
do not charge the enrollee. If a service is not covered by Healthy Kids Dental the dentist must discuss the
fees and payment plan with the enrollee or responsible party before treatment is rendered. 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–21 3
Eligibility Criteria: Available to Medicaid beneficiaries under the age of 21 who reside in selected eligible
counties. 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
123,055
92,290
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
215,345
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$22,954,887
$9,267,021
Total Investment
$32,221,908
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Delta Dental, Healthy Kids Dental improves oral health of children enrolled in Medicaid (HKD Fact Sheet v2.5),
www.deltadentalmi.com/MediaLibraries/Global/documents/HKD-Fact-Sheet.pdf (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Delta Dental, How Healthy Kids Dental Works website, www.deltadentalmi.com/Individuals/Individual-Plans/Healthy-KidsDental-and-MIChild/Healthy-Kids-Dental/How-Healthy-Kids-Dental-Works.aspx (accessed 2/3/13).
3 HKD Fact Sheet v.2.5.
4 Ibid.
1
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Dental Services:
SEAL! Michigan Program
DCH
Overview
The SEAL! Michigan dental sealant program is a school-based program designed to provide eligible students
with dental sealants on their first and second permanent molars to prevent tooth decay. SEAL! Michigan
operates through a competitive grant process that currently provides nine grantees with funds to operate a
school-based program. 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Grades 1, 2, 6, and 7
Eligibility Criteria: SEAL! Michigan grantees must target schools in which 50% or more of the students
participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch program, or provide justification if less than
50% of a school’s students are participants (e.g., Health Professional Shortage Area
[HPSA], non-Healthy Kids county). Grantees serve all students in grades 1, 2, 6, or 7
who return a positive permission slip. Grantees must focus on schools in counties that are
not served by Healthy Kids Dental. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
0
2,105
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
2,105
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from the FY 2010-2011 school year.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$464,862
$92,244
Total Investment
$557,106
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–
–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Michigan Department of Community Health, SEAL Michigan! School-based Dental Sealant Program (ASTDD [Association of State &
Territorial Dental Directors]: N.p., December 27, 2010),
www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/SEAL_Best_Practice_JM_Short_369419_7.pdf (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
1
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Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Grant
DCH (and ECIC)
Overview
An Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) Grant was first awarded to Michigan in 2004 to develop
and subsequently implement a comprehensive early childhood system. The ECCS Grant supported the
original Great Start Blueprint that led to the creation of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC)
and the Great Start Collaboratives/Parent Coalitions. Currently, the ECCS Grant continues to support
infrastructure building efforts in the early childhood system like the Great Start Systems Team which brings
together leaders from publicly funded early childhood programs to work on issues of shared concern in
system building. 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Ages Served:
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$200,171
$0
Total Investment
$200,171
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
1
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade


E-mail from ECIC staff, 10/24/12, and Early Childhood Comprensive System Grant FY 2011 Progress Report.
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
DCH
Overview
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program "works with hospitals and clinics to identify
newborns and infants who have a hearing loss. While the hospitals do the hearing screens on the newborns,
the EHDI program is working with community providers and developing information for families.
"The goals for the EHDI Program are called ‘1-3-6’. (1) All infants are screened for hearing loss no later
than 1 month of age, preferably before hospital discharge... (3) All infants who do not pass the screening
will have a diagnostic audiologic evaluation no later than 3 months of age. (6) All infants identified with a
hearing loss receive appropriate early intervention services no later than 6 months of age." 1
Guide by Your Side (GBYS) "is a program for families with infants and young children who are deaf or hard
of hearing. GBYS gives families who recently learned of their child's hearing loss an opportunity to meet
with another parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–3
Eligibility Criteria: All children are eligible.
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
107,736
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
107,736
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$511,682
$367,154
Total Investment
$878,836
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program website,
www.michigan.gov/ehdi (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health, Guide By Your Side Program website www.michigan.gov/
mdch/0,4612,7-132-2942_4911_21429-120286--,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
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Family Center for Children and Youth with
Special Health Care Needs
DCH
Overview
The Center is a section of the DCH Children’s Special Health Care Services. Its primary purpose “is to help
shape CSHCS policies and procedures and to help families navigate the CSHCS system. Through its Family
Support Network of Michigan, the Center provides emotional support and information statewide to families
of children with special health care needs. The Center is also the coordinating partner of Michigan's Familyto-Family Health Education and Information Center." 1
Services include: “(1) answering the CSHCS Family Phone Line; (2) distributing "Family Linkages," a newsletter
of interest to families; (3) coordinating Relatively Speaking, a biennial conference uniquely for siblings; (4)
directing the Family Support Network of Michigan; (5) administering scholarships to enable Michigan parents
to attend conferences; (6) leading training & presentations related to children with special needs and to
parent-professional collaboration; (7) coordinating Michigan's Family-to-Family Health Information and
Education Center; (8) assisting youth with special needs and their families in the transition to adulthood." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families with children with special health care needs. 3
Eligibility Criteria: All families of children with special health care needs are eligible. (Their children do not
necessarily need to be enrolled in CSHCS.) 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$46,362
$130,387
Total Investment
$176,749
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by the
DCH) and population data. Data are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Community Health, Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs website,
www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2942_4911_35698-56603--,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
4 Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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Family Planning:
Plan First!
DCH
Overview
Plan First! covers family planning services, which are "defined as any medically approved means, including
diagnostic evaluation, pharmaceuticals, and supplies, for voluntarily preventing or delaying pregnancy.
There are no patient co-pays for family planning services, supplies or pharmaceuticals." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Women ages 19–44 2
.Eligibility Criteria: "MDCH offers family planning services to women: 19 through 44 years of age; who are
not currently Medicaid eligible; who have family income at or below 185% of the
federal poverty level (FPL); who reside in Michigan; and meet Medicaid citizenship
requirements" 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$7,398,932
$934,365
Total Investment
$8,333,297
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade

–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
1 Michigan Department of Community Health, Family Planning, Plan First! website, www.michigan.gov/
mdch/0,1607,7-132--146295--,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
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Family Planning:
Title X
DCH
Overview
"The Michigan Family Planning Program makes available general reproductive health assessment,
comprehensive contraceptive services, related health education and counseling, and referrals as needed to
every citizen of the state. The program's strong educational and counseling component helps to reduce health
risks and promote healthy behaviors.
"While services are available to anyone, the primary target population is low-income women and men.
Individuals with income levels at or below poverty can receive the full array of program services at no cost.
No one is denied services because of inability to pay. Through contracts with 36 agencies, a network of local
programs assures availability of the services statewide." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Varies by funded program
Eligibility Criteria: Varies by funded program, but all programs focus primarily on low-income women and
men. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$8,105,309
$279,800
Total Investment
$8,385,109
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade

–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
–
Michigan Department of Community Health, Family Planning website, http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-1322942_4911_4912_6216---,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
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Family Support Subsidy (FSS) Program
DCH
Overview
"The Family Support Subsidy (FSS) Program provides financial assistance to families that include a child with
severe developmental disabilities. The intent is to help make it possible for children with developmental
disabilities to remain with or return to their birth or adoptive families. The program provides a monthly
payment of $222.11. Families are able to use this money for special expenses incurred while caring for their
child." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families with children birth–18
Eligibility Criteria: "Qualifications: Child must be younger than 18 years of age and live in the family home
in Michigan. The family's most recently filed Michigan income tax form must show a
taxable income of $60,000 or less. The Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team of the local
public or intermediate school district must recommend the child for an educational
eligibility category of severe cognitive impairment, severe multiple impairment or
autism spectrum disorder. Children with autism spectrum disorder must be receiving
special education services in a program for students with autism spectrum disorder or in
a program for students with severe cognitive impairment or severe multiple
impairments." 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
1,706
1,467
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
3,173
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$8,629,970
$0
Total Investment
$8,629,970
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Community Health, Family Support Subsidy Program website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-1322941_4868_7145-14670--,00.html (accessed 2/3/13).
2 Ibid.
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
DCH
Overview
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) program has three main components: (1) Five FASD Diagnostic
Centers of Excellence to evaluate and diagnose children, birth to 18 years of age, providing an initial plan
of care and referral to community-based resources for intervention; (2) Eight community-based project minigrants to provide integration with existing early childhood programs to incorporate FASD screening,
outreach, education and supportive services to children and families; (3) FASD education is provided by
medical and allied health professionals...
"The overall goals of the state public health program are to: reduce the number of children born in Michigan
with FAS and FASD; provide early childhood evaluation and diagnosis; and assist those children & their
families who are affected with needed intervention services and support for optimum health and
development." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Children from birth–18 and their families; Women ages 15–44 years of age 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and their families, birth to 18 years.
Women of reproductive age who use alcohol and are sexually active and report not
using reliable method of contraception , 15 to 44 years of age." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
350
353
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
703
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2010-11.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$158,898
$0
Total Investment
$158,898
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

E-mail from DCH staff, 10/22/12.
Ibid.
3 Ibid.
1
2
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Fetal-Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)
DCH
Overview
"Fetal-Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) is a process of identification and analysis of factors that contribute to
fetal and infant death through chart review and interview of individual cases. FIMR complements other studies
of infant death but uses an approach that is community-based and designed to bring together local health
providers, consumers, advocates and leaders. FIMR identifies strengths and areas for improvements in overall
service systems and community resources for women, children and families. FIMR also provides direction
towards the development of new policies to safeguard them.
Fetal and infant mortality review has two goals: (1) to describe significant social, economic, cultural, safety,
health and systems factors that contribute to mortality; and (2) to design and implement community-based
action plans founded on the information obtained from the reviews." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Ages Served:
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$213,149
$0
Total Investment
$213,149
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade

–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
1 Michigan Department of Community Health, Fetal-Infant Mortality Review website: www.michigan.gov/
mdch/0,4612,7-132-2942_4911_4912-12563--,00.html (accessed 2/4/13).
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Hearing Screening
DCH
Overview
"The Hearing Screening Program supports the screening of children by the Local Health Department at least
once between the ages of 3 and 5 years and every other year between the ages of 5 and 10 years... Many
children are unaware that they hear differently from their peers. Early identification of hearing problems
can alleviate speech/language delays, social/emotional delays, academic delays and psychological delays.
"The program is a 3 stage process that involves a preliminary screening (Stage I), an Intermediate Sweep
and/or audiogram (Stage II) and the Medical Referral stage (Stage III). About 5% of all children screened
require a medical referral.
"The goals of the hearing screening program are to: identify hearing loss in children as early as possible;
reduce preventable hearing loss and ear disease by providing assistance in obtaining prompt medical care
for children at-risk for hearing loss; identify hearing impaired children so that their educational, medical and
social needs may be defined; and to help parents and school personnel to understand the child's needs
related to the hearing loss." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Ages 3–5, and Grades K, 2, and 4 2
Eligibility Criteria: Preschool-aged children: All children are eligible to be screened at least once between
the ages of 3 and 5. 3
School-aged children: "Screening is available to all children in Michigan, and are
conducted in public, private, and charter schools as well as during health departmentbased clinics." 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
100,186
205,814
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
306,000
Note(s): The total number of children served was provided by the DCH. The age split was unknown, so it was
estimated based on the grades served by this program. Data are for FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$1,890,940
Total Investment
$1,890,940
Note(s): Total dollars were provided by the DCH and were apportioned by age using the estimates of the number
of children served by age. Data are for FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Hearing and Vision Screening Programs, Hearing Screening website,
www.mihearingvision.com/hearing.html (accessed 2/4/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
4 Ibid.
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• Hearing Screening •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Home-Based Services Intervention
DCH
Overview
"The Mental Health Home-Based Services intervention combines the use of individual therapy, family therapy,
case-management and family collateral contacts as an approach to reducing reliance on placement in
substitute care settings such as hospitals or residential treatment centers. Services are primarily provided in
the family home or community and may vary in intensity, application and duration depending on the needs
of the family.
"Home-based services are designed through a planning process that mandates the active participation of
the family as members of the home-based services team. The resulting plan of service becomes the on-going
guideline for service delivery. The plan of service is a comprehensive plan which identifies family strengths
and needs, determines appropriate interventions and identifies resources developed in collaboration with
family members and other agencies. Home-basred services are accessed through local Community Mental
Health Services Programs (CMHSPs). The Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families certifies
home-based services programs operated through CMHSPs and provides trCTFaining and technical assistance
to home-based services staff and programs." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Children birth–18 and their families
Eligibility Criteria: These services are provided to Medicaid-eligible individuals in families with multiple
service needs who require access to a continuum of mental health services. The following
dimensions are considered for home-based services: diagnosis, degree of
disability/functional impairment, and duration/history. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
1,079
943
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
2,022
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$6,191,236
$3,219,368
Total Investment
$9,410,604
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Michigan Department of Community Health, Home-Based Services website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/
0,4612,7-132-2941_4868_7145-14675--,00.html (accessed 2/4/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health. (2013). Medicaid Provider Manual (p. 824-827). http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/dchmedicaid/manuals/MedicaidProviderManual.pdf (accessed 4/2/13).
1
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•Home-Based Services Intervention •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Home Visiting Initiative–MIECHV
DCH
Overview
The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program is a five-year federal grant
program that funds a cross-agency home visiting initiative. The program has three objectives: (1) expand
evidence-based local home visiting services in communities with the highest concentration of risk; (2) build a
home visiting infrastructure at the state and local level; and (3) integrate home visiting into the early
childhood system.
The goal of this federal initiative is to assess whether prevention-focused home visiting programs can improve
health outcomes and reduce health care costs, as part of a community integrated health care system. The
MIECHV objectives are supported by PA 291 of 2012, which requires the use of evidence-based or
promising home visiting models. Data about the array of home visiting programs in place across Michigan
are still being collected; this will help guide state and local infrastructure building efforts, and help develop
a continuum of effective, high-quality home visiting models. The state partners are studying means to sustain
the system and services built under MIECHV after federal funding ends. 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families with young children from birth–5 2
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Eligibility Criteria: Families and Children: Varies by funded program.
Programs: Funding to local communities for direct service expansion is based on a
statewide needs assessment. Communities that were selected to expand local home
visiting services were identified by highest "concentration of risk." Risk factors to
determine eligible communities include premature birth, low-birth-weight infants, infant
mortality, poverty, crime, domestic violence, school dropout rates, substance abuse,
unemployment, and child maltreatment. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
TBD
TBD
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
TBD
Note(s): Data about the system of home visiting services in Michigan are not yet available. Public Act 291 of 2012
requires that home visiting data be reported in FY 2014.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$2,266,750
$0
Total Investment
$2,266,750
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011. Annual funding will vary over the five-year
project period.
Phone call with DCH staff, 10/16/12.
E-mail from DCH staff, 11/5/12.
3 Michigan Department of Community Health (2010), Michigan Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Statewide Needs Assessment website,
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Statewide_Needs_Assessment_Narrative_and_Appendices_335084_7.pdf (accessed
3-15-13).
1
2
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• Home Visiting Initiative – MIECHV •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Immunization Program
DCH
Overview
The Immunization Program's mission is to minimize and prevent the occurrence of vaccine-preventable
diseases in Michigan. The Immunization Program is responsible for decreasing the incidence of vaccine
preventable disease, increasing immunization opportunities for Michigan citizens, and leading several
immunization-related programs including the following: the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program that gives
childhood vaccines to eligible children; 1 the Perinatal Hepatitis B program which provides direct case
management to infants born to mothers who are surface antigen positive to hepatitis B; 2 and the Michigan
Care Improvement Registry (MCIR), a computerized registry of immunization records for people across
Michigan. 3 The DCH Immunization Division, in partnership with local health departments, has extensive
immunization education programs to ensure that health care providers and the public are properly informed
about vaccinations.
"The Immunization program works to break down identified barriers to immunization, avoiding missed
opportunities in those individuals who need immunizations, increasing access to immunization, and raising
coverage levels in all Michigan populations... The Immunization Program works closely with WIC and
Medicaid partners through a state based workgroup, and at the local level. The program maintains external
relationships through Michigan Advisory Committee on Immunizations (MACI), Flu Advisory Board (FAB), and
the Alliance for Immunizations in Michigan Coalition (AIM)." 4
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Ages Served:
VFC program: Children under age 19
Eligibility Criteria: MCIR is a statewide registry. The Public Health Code requires that all vaccines
administered to children be entered into the registry. 5
"VFC is a Federal program providing all [Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
[ACIP] recommended vaccines to qualifying children less than 19 years of age who are
eligible if:
1. Medicaid eligible or enrolled
2. Uninsured
3. American Indian/Alaska Native
4. Underinsured" 6
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
425,272
185,839
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
611,111
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Vaccines for Children Program, Vaccines for Your Child (Lansing, Mich.:
MDCH, November 2012), www.michigan.gov/documents/after_9_VFC_brochure_
128629_7.pdf (accessed 2/4/13).
2 E-mail from DCH staff, 11/9/12.
3 Michigan Public Health Institute, Michigan Care Improvement Registry, Public Information website,
www.mcir.org/publiccontent.html (accessed 2/4/13).
4 E-mail from DCH staff, 11/9/12.
5 Ibid.
6 Ibid.
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Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$10,570,384
$4,168,382
Total Investment
$14,738,766
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012. While the children above are served by the
programs mentioned here, funding for vaccinations comes from a different source ($87 million in federal funding),
and is not included in this total.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Infant Death Prevention and Bereavement
DCH
Overview
"The Infant Death Prevention and Bereavement program, in FY12, included the provision of both risk
reduction services to reduce accidental infant sleep-related deaths (safe sleep), and education, training,
promotion and coordination of bereavement counseling home visits. The bereavement counseling component
provides grief support, by local health department staff, to families experiencing a sudden and unexpected
death of a child under the age of one, excluding deaths by trauma (fire, drowning, and homicide). For
communities with an active Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) team, services can be provided to families
experiencing any type of infant and perinatal death." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Ages Served:
Bereavement Services: Families with children under age 1
Prevention Services: All ages 2
Eligibility Criteria: Bereavement Services: All families that have experienced a sudden and unexpected
death of a child under age 1, excluding deaths by trauma.
Prevention Services: Available to the general public. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$172,046
$0
Total Investment
$172,046
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
E-mail from DCH staff, 11/1/12.
Ibid.
3 Ibid.
1
2
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Local Maternal & Child Health (LMCH) Program
DCH
Overview
Through the Local Maternal & Child Health (LMCH) Program flexible funds from the Federal Title V/Maternal
and Child Health Block Grant are made available to local health departments to address locally identified
health needs of women and children in their jurisdictions. Each local health department uses a defined needs
assessment process to determine and identify their maternal and child health (MCH) needs and also identifies
which of the 18 priority MCH measures established by the MCH Bureau of the Department of Health and
Human Services and 10 measures established by DCH are addressed in the plan. 1
The program's objectives are to: (1) provide mothers and children (in particular those with low income or with
limited availability of health services) access to quality maternal and child health services; (2) assist local
health departments in providing MCH services based on needs of the community by funding or filling in gaps
for funding for programs; and (3) reduce infant mortality and to promote the health of mothers and infants
as defined by individual local health departments based on a needs assessment.2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Women ages 20–44 and children from birth–19
Eligibility Criteria: Each local health department uses a defined needs assessment process to
determine/identify their MCH needs. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
21,445
15,548
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
36,993
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total program enrollment and the number of children
below 150% of the federal poverty level. Data are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$2,551,030
$0
Total Investment
$2,551,030
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using the number of children served (estimated
above) and assumes that investment split proportionally. Data are from FY 2011.
1 Comprehensive Agreement: http://egrams-mi.com/dch/user/categoryprograms.aspx?CategoryCode=
COMP&CatDesc=Comprehensive%20Agreement. (accessed 2/15/13).
2 Ibid.
3 E-mail from DCH staff, 10/16/12.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Medicaid Outreach
DCH
Overview
Medicaid Administrative Outreach includes those functions or activities that are performed to inform eligible
or potentially eligible individuals about Medicaid and how to access Medicaid programs. There are seven
activity categories: (1) Medicaid outreach and public awareness; (2) facilitating Medicaid eligibility
determination; (3) program planning, policy development, and coordination; (4) referral, coordination and
monitoring of services; (5) Medicaid-specific training on outreach eligibility and services; (6) arranging for
Medicaid-related transportation; and (7) arranging for provision of Medicaid-related translation. 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Ages Served:
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Note(s): N/A means “not available” because data are not collected on service to individuals.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$2,357,255
$0
Total Investment
$2,357,255
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
1
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

E-mail from DCH staff,10/16/12.
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Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
DCH
Overview
The Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) "is a Home Visiting program for pregnant women and infants
with Medicaid insurance. MIHP provides support service to women and to parents so they have healthy
pregnancies, good birth outcomes, and healthy infants." 1
Services include: maternal and infant health and psychosocial assessments; development of beneficiary care
plans; coordination of MIHP services with the beneficiary's medical care provider; home or office visits
provided with interventions based on the beneficiary's plan of care; transportation services if needed;
referrals to local community services and childbirth education or parenting classes." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Pregnant women and infants
Eligibility Criteria: "MIHP is a program for all Michigan women with Medicaid health insurance who are
pregnant and all infants with Medicaid. It is a benefit of their insurance." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
21,000
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
21,000
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$7,057,433
$2,352,478
Total Investment
$9,409,911
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012. The split between federal and state investment
was not known, so the estimate assumes that these dollars split the same as the overall Medicaid program.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
1 Michigan Department of Community Health, MIHP: Maternal Infant Health Program (Lansing, Mich.: MDCH, September 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MIHP_Beneficiaries_Brochure-DCH-1416_393191_7.pdf (accessed 2/4/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health, Maternal Infant Health Program website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-1322943_4672-106183--,00.html (accessed 2/4/13).
3 Ibid.
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Medicaid Health Care
DCH
Overview
“Medicaid provides medical assistance for Michigan’s low-income residents who meet certain eligibility
criteria as defined by both [the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services] CMS and the State. These are
identified as people who are either ‘categorically needy’ or ‘medically needy.’ The categorically needy
group generally includes infants, children, and pregnant women in low-income families, low-income elderly,
blind and disabled persons, and certain low-income Medicare beneficiaries.
“The medically needy group includes people who have substantial medical costs but their income is too high
for them to qualify for Medicaid. They must ‘spend down’ their income until it reaches a level at which they
meet Medicaid’s income and asset requirements.”1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–19 and pregnant women
Eligibility Criteria: Eligible applicants must: (1) be under age 19, or pregnant; (2) have a Social Security
Number (or have applied for one); (3) live in Michigan, even for a short time; (4) be a
U.S. citizen or a qualified immigrant; and (5) meet monthly family income limits (185%
of the federal poverty level for infants under age 1 and pregnant women, 150% of
the federal poverty level for children ages 1–19) 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
409,201
295,673
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
704,874
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$1,184,913,104
$387,987,511
Total Investment
$1,572,900,615
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
1
2
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Community Health. (2012). 2012 DCH Annual Report.
E-mail from DCH staff, 3/22/12.
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Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Program
DCH
Overview
The Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Program conducts reviews of all deaths of women while
pregnant or within one year of termination of pregnancy, regardless of the cause. The program
systematically collects data, analyzes it, disseminates the findings, and works to develop prevention
strategies. The program's goal is "to identify medical, systems and patient issues that can then be addressed
to improve women’s health." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Ages Served:
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: All deaths of women while pregnant or within one year of termination of pregnancy,
regardless of the cause. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$25,635
$0
Total Investment
$25,635
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade

–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
–
Violanda Grigorescu, Director, MDCH Division of Genomics, Perinatal Health and Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Michigan
Maternal Mortality Surveillance presentation (2009), www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/
Michigan_Maternal_Mortality_Surveillance_MMMS_Division_Day_345436_7.pdf (accessed 2/4/13).
2 Ibid.
1
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MIChild
DCH
Overview
MIChild is a health care program (payer) for Michigan children who are low-income and uninsured. 1 "MIChild
has a higher income limit than Healthy Kids. There is only an income test [to qualify]. Like Healthy Kids,
MIChild is for children who are under age 19. There is a $10 per family monthly premium for MIChild. [This
monthly premium covers] all of the children in one family. The child must be enrolled in a MIChild health and
dental plan in order to receive services. Beneficiaries receive a comprehensive package of health care
benefits including vision, dental, and mental health services." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–19
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, children must: (1) be under age 19; (2) have no comprehensive health
insurance, including Medicaid; (3) have a Social Security Number (or have applied for
one); (4) live in Michigan, even for a short time; (5) be a U.S. citizen or qualified
immigrant; and (6) meet income requirements. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
15,931
15,826
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
31,757
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$14,899,961
$4,692,361
Total Investment
$19,592,322
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Michigan Department of Community Health, MIChild website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_4845_4931--,00.html (accessed 2/4/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health, Health Care Programs Eligibility website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-1322943_4860-35199--,00.html (accessed 2/4/13).
3 Michigan Department of Community Health, MIChild Healthy Kids Plan First (Lansing, Mich.: MDCH, July 2008),
www.michigan.gov/documents/MIChild_english_5_65774_7.03_pms539.pdf (accessed 2/4/13).
1
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MI Healthy Baby
DCH
Overview
"In Fiscal Year 2012, the MI Healthy Baby program primarily focused on four components: (1) promotion of
2-1-1 as a way to connect to community maternal child health resources; (2) promotion of the text4baby
program; (3) creation and promotion of the mobile website www.mihealthybaby.mobi; and (4) promotion
of the importance of women being healthy before, during, and after pregnancy through an advertising
campaign. The third year of federal grant funding for this program was cut, so beginning in Fiscal Year
2013, it is just the mobile website and text4baby promotion that is being maintained." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families before, during, and after pregnancy 2
Eligibility Criteria: Available to the general public.
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$664,593
$0
Total Investment
$664,593
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012. Federal funding was eliminated after FY 2012
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
1
2
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
E-mail from DCH staff, 11/1/12.
MI Healthy Baby website, www.mihealthybaby.mobi (accessed 2/3/13).
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Newborn Screening Program
DCH
Overview
"Newborn Screening is the process of early identification of health conditions followed by their subsequent
timely treatment before the onset of disease processes. Newborn Screening is a public health program
required by Michigan law to find babies with rare but serious disorders who require early treatment. All
babies need to be tested in order to find the small number who look healthy but have a rare medical
condition. Babies with these conditions seem healthy at birth but can become very sick in a short time... The
program has three main goals: (1) assure that all Michigan infants receive newborn screening; (2) provide
follow-up for infants with positive screening tests, ensuring access to treatment; and (3) provide long-term
follow-up and monitoring of health outcomes. The program is funded by fees collected from the newborn
screening cards." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth
Eligibility Criteria: All babies are eligible.
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
111,375
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
111,375
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$10,621,067
Total Investment
$10,621,067
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
Michigan Department of Community Health, Newborn Screening Program Epidemiologist website,
www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2944_5327-12856--,00.html (accessed 2/4/13).
1
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Nurse-Family Partnership
DCH
Overview
The "Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is an evidence-based, community health program that helps transform
the lives of vulnerable mothers pregnant with their first child. Each mother served by NFP is partnered with
a registered nurse early in her pregnancy and receives ongoing nurse home visits that continue through her
child’s second birthday. Independent research proves that communities benefit from this relationship — every
dollar invested in NFP can yield up to five dollars in return." 1
NFP goals include: (1) improve pregnancy outcomes by helping women engage in good preventive health
practices; (2) improve child health and development by helping parents provide responsible and competent
care; and (3) improve the economic self-sufficiency of the family by helping parents develop a vision for
their own future, plan future pregnancies, continue their education and find work. 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
At-risk mothers and their children through age 2
Eligibility Criteria: Target populations are individualized by community, but NFP programs focus on
populations that are experiencing excessive infant mortality. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
490
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
490
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$2,104,039
$1,500,000
Total Investment
$3,604,039
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
1 Nurse-Family Partnership, State Profile 2012: Nurse-Family Partnership in Michigan (Denver, Colo.: Nurse-Family Partnership,
20120), ww.nursefamilypartnership.org/assets/PDF/Communities/State-profiles/MI_State_
Profile (accessed 2/4/13).
2 Ibid.
3 E-mail from DCH staff, 11/6/12.
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Obesity Prevention in Early Learning and Development
Programs Utilizing NAP SACC
DCH
Overview
"The Michigan Department of Community Health/Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition & Physical Activity Section
and the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), partner to offer an early childhood obesity
prevention grant opportunity utilizing the Nutrition & Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (NAP
SACC) to improve healthy eating and physical activity policies within the [early childhood] center." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Ages 2–5 2
Eligibility Criteria: "All Michigan early care and education programs serving 2-5 year old children with
high-needs in licensed centers are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity in
collaboration with the Great Start to Quality Resource Center serving their county. Highneed children are those who are from low-income families or otherwise in need of
special assistance and support, including children who have disabilities or
developmental delays, who are English learners, who are migrant, homeless, or in foster
care or who reside on “Indian lands”, as that term is defined by Section 8013(6) of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, of 1065. Priority is given to applicants that
demonstrated established relationships, programs with strong administrative support
and programs that have health and/or obesity prevention as part of their mission or
vision." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
1,500
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
1,500
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012. Because this program operates in child care
centers and not kindergarten classrooms, all enrollment is listed as “birth-preschool age.”
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$30,000
Total Investment
$30,000
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
E-mail from DCH staff, 10/10/12.
Ibid.
3 Ibid.
1
2
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Parent Leadership
DCH
Overview
"The Parent Leadership in State Government Training Project provides a free two-day leadership training
for Michigan parents who want to help impact local, state, and federal program planning and policy
development. The training covers improving leadership skills, making meetings most effective, how to
successfully handle conflict, and many other topics. During the two-day training, each parent will develop an
individual action plan that will put his or her new leadership skills to use... Staff helps put these action plans
into place by providing assistance to newly trained parents seeking positions on advisory boards, committees,
and projects." 1
The Parent Leadership Project is a collaborative effort of the Michigan Departments of Community Health,
Human Services, Education, and the Children's Trust Fund. 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Parents
Eligibility Criteria: "Any parent in Michigan who has a child age birth to 18 years old and has received
specialty services in Michigan for their child." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$60,390
$0
Total Investment
$60,390
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
the DCH) and population data. Data are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Center for Educational Networking, Parent Leadership in State Government Training press release,
www.cenmi.org/Events/Details/tabid/137/EventId/328/Default.aspx (accessed 2/5/13).
2 E-mail from DCH staff, 1/24/13.
3 Center for Educational Networking, Parent Leadership in State Government Training press release.
1
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Pediatric AIDS Prevention and Support
DCH
Overview
"The Maternal and Child HIV/AIDS Program's services are aimed at achieving the best possible
comprehensive care for women, youth, and children infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. This program
serves to assure that coordination of existing medical care and social support services exists for families
living with HIV/AIDS…
"The HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section (HAPIS) administers the Ryan White Part D funds… Part
D services are designed to be comprehensive, community-based, culturally competent, and family-centered.
Funded agencies provide primary and specialty medical care, psychological services, logistical coordination
and support, outreach, and case management. Part D employs family case managers and family advocates
who serve to link families with needed care across service systems. The Part D Program works to assure that
HIV positive women have access to medical therapies that reduce transmission of HIV to their newborn(s), as
well as access to clinical trials that provide them state-of-the-art treatment. Part D further assures that HIV
exposed, HIV positive children, and youth have access to available clinical trials." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
HIV-positive women, youth, children, and HIV-exposed children, as well as affected
family members. 2
Eligibility Criteria: HIV-positive women, youth, children, and HIV-exposed children, as well as affected
family members. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
116
30
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
146
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$1,229,007
$0
Total Investment
$1,229,007
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Community Health, Maternal and Child HIV/AIDS Program website,
www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2942_4911_4912-12591--,00.html (accessed 2/5/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
DCH
Overview
"The Michigan Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is an ongoing survey project of
mothers who deliver live births in Michigan. PRAMS is part of a national effort to reduce infant mortality and
adverse birth outcomes by providing information useful for developing and implementing intervention
programs and for evaluating existing programs. This data is used to monitor progress toward national and
state pregnancy-related health objectives, including the increase of positive birth outcomes. PRAMS is also
used to identify and monitor selected self-reported maternal behaviors and experiences that occur before,
during, and after pregnancy among women who deliver live-born infants... PRAMS generates statewide
estimates of important perinatal health indicators among women delivering live infants. PRAMS staff collect
data through a mailed survey with follow-up of non-respondents by telephone. The PRAMS survey is revised
every three to five years, and each revision is referred to as a phase." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$201,935
$0
Total Investment
$201,935
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade

–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
–
Michigan Department of Community Health. PRAMS website. www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2942_4911_21428--,00.html (accessed 2/15/13).
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Prenatal Smoking Cessation (PSC)
DCH
Overview
"The Prenatal Smoking Cessation (PSC) Program is currently designed to work with pregnant smokers who
are receiving health services in prenatal programs. The PSC intervention model, "Smoke Free for Baby and
Me" program, is designed to assess the stage of readiness to quit smoking and deliver clear, strong,
personalized, and consistent intervention messages to help the person quit smoking. Upon completion of an
assessment and identification of the stage of readiness to quit smoking, a three to five minute one on one
counseling is conducted as part of these services. Effectiveness of this type of intervention has been found to
be high when the messages and materials are consistent, supportive, relative to each client's readiness to
quit, and provided each time the woman is seen for pregnancy-related services. The intervention is designed
to be easily integrated into other medical, health and support services." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Pregnant women of all ages
Eligibility Criteria: Pregnant women who smoke, or who are exposed to tabacco smoke, are eligible for
this program. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$2,621
$7,861
Total Investment
$10,482
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
Michigan Department of Community Health, Prenatal Smoking Cessation website, www.michigan.gov/
mdch/0,4612,7-132-2942_4911-12609--,00.html (accessed 2/5/13).
2 E-mail from DCH staff, 10/16/ 12.
1
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Prevention Direct Services:
Child Care Expulsion Prevention (CCEP) Program
DCH
Overview
"Child Care Expulsion Prevention (CCEP) has provided services within child care settings serving children birth
up to age five. These services have been found to be effective in supporting young children at risk of
expulsion to stay in their care setting successfully and to help teachers and families to foster social and
emotional growth of all young children within their care." 1
"CCEP programs provide early childhood mental health consultation for parents and child care providers
caring for children ages 0-5, who are experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges that put them at risk
for expulsion from child care. CCEP aims to reduce expulsions, improve the quality of child care, and increase
the number of parents and providers who successfully nurture the social-emotional development of infants,
toddlers and preschoolers." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
"Child care providers and parents who care for children under the age of six who are
experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges in their child care settings." 3
Eligibility Criteria: Children with a serious emotional disturbance diagnosis. 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
53
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
53
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$36,402
$18,929
Total Investment
$55,331
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Community Health, Reducing Expulsion of Children from Child care website,
www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2941_4868_7145-14785--,00.html (accessed 2/5/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health, CCEP fact sheet, 4/25/05, http://earlychildhoodmichigan.org/
articles/10-03/CCEP10-03.htm (accessed 2/5/13).
3 Michigan Department of Community Health, Medicaid Provider Manual (Lansing, Mich.: MDCH, January 1, 2013),
www.mdch.state.mi.us/dch-medicaid/manuals/MedicaidProviderManual.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
4 Phone call with DCH staff, 11/21/12.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Prevention Direct Services:
Infant Mental Health
DCH
Overview
Infant mental health "[p]rovides home-based parent-infant support and intervention services to families
where the parent's condition and life circumstances, or the characteristics of the infant, threaten the parentinfant attachment and the consequent social, emotional, behavioral and cognitive development of the infant.
Services reduce the incidence and prevalence of abuse, neglect, developmental delay, behavioral and
emotional disorder. PIHPs [Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans] or their provider networks may provide infant
mental health services as a specific service when it is not part of a Department certified home-based
program." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Pregnant women, children birth–1, and families 2
Infrastructure (no direct service)
Eligibility Criteria: "The population served by an infant mental health specialist will vary community by
community but typically involves families with multiple risks. Those risk factors may
include: adolescent parents, poor, single parents, first born infants, low birth weight
infants, and parents had a diagnosis of mental illness, developmental disability, or
substance abuse." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
478
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
478
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$327,619
$170,358
Total Investment
$497,977
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Michigan Department of Community Health, Medicaid Provider Manual (Lansing, Mich.: MDCH, January 1, 2013),
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/dch-medicaid/manuals/MedicaidProviderManual.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health, Infant Mental Health website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/
0,4612,7-132-2941_4868_7145-14659--,00.html (accessed 2/5/13).
3 Ibid.
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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Prevention Direct Services:
Other Models
DCH
Overview
“The Prevention Direct Services: Other Models includes the following services:
“Children of Adults with Mental Illness prevents emotional and behavioral disorders among children whose
parents are receiving services from the public mental health system and to improve outcomes for adult
beneficiaries who are parents. The Integrated Services approach includes assessment and service planning
for the adult beneficiaries related to their parenting role and their children's needs. Treatment objectives,
services, and supports are incorporated into the service plan through a person-centered planning process
for the adult beneficiary who is a parent. Linking the adult beneficiary and child to available community
services, respite care and providing for crisis planning are essential components.
“Parent Education is provided parents using evaluated models that promote nurturing parenting attitudes
and skills, teach developmental stages of childhood (including social-emotional developmental stages), teach
positive approaches to child behavior/discipline and interventions the parent may utilize to support healthy
social and emotional development, and to remediate problem behaviors.
“School Success Program works with parents so that they can be more involved in their child’s life, monitor
and supervise their child’s behaviors; works with youth to develop pro-social behaviors, coping mechanisms,
and problem solving skills; and consults with teachers in order to assist them in developing relationships with
these students. Mental Health staff also act as a liaison between home and school.” 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Children ages 5–8 and their parents
Eligibility Criteria: Adults and children eligible for Specialty Mental Health Services and Supports from the
Community Mental Health Services Program are eligible for these programs. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
0
213
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
213
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$258,288
$134,306
Total Investment
$392,594
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
1
2
E-mail with DCH staff, 3/5/13.
Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Project LAUNCH
DCH
Overview
Project LAUNCH is a systems building grant funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Adminstration (SAMHSA). "The purpose of Project LAUNCH Michigan (MI) is to improve the comprehensive
wellness of all young children 0-8 and their families by using the public health approach to expand and
enhance our early childhood system of care. MI LAUNCH will increase the use of evidence-based practices
that promote comprehensive wellness as well as the integration of behavioral health into primary care." 1
The goal of Project LAUNCH is for "all children to reach physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive
milestones." 2 In Michigan, Saginaw County is the pilot site for LAUNCH and receives the majority of the
funding; funding at the state level is used for evaluation and to coordinate lessons learned from Saginaw
with state-level implications. 3
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–8 4
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
Eligibility Criteria: Project LAUNCH services in Saginaw are allocated to serve 70% urban and 30% rural
participants. Since Project LAUNCH is a systems building grant, eligibility criteria for
individual children is determined by service, at the local level. 5
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
177
153
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
330
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total enrollment and population data. Data are from
FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$976,617
$0
Total Investment
$976.617
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using the number of children served (estimated
above) and assumes the investment is split proportionally. Data are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Community Health. (2011). 2011 Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant.
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MCH_Needs_Assessment_325491_7.pdf (accessed 3/15/13).
2 National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention, Project Launch website,
http://projectlaunch.promoteprevent.org/about/about-launch (accessed 2/5/13).
3 Phone call with DCH staff, 10/16/12.
4 Project Launch website.
5 Phone call with DCH staff, 10/16/12 and Project Launch Michigan state profile, http://projectlaunch
.promoteprevent.org/sites/default/files/grantee_summary_mi_0.pdf (accessed 2/5/13).
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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Safe Delivery
DCH
Overview
"Safe Delivery allows for the anonymous surrender of an infant (within 72 hours of birth) to an Emergency
Service Provider (ESP) without the expressed intent to return for the newborns. ESP’s are defined as a
uniformed or otherwise identified employee or contractor of a fire department, hospital, or police station
when that individual is inside the premises and on duty. ESP also includes a paramedic or an emergency
medical technician when either of those individuals is responding to a 9-1-1 emergency call. The intent of
the law was to allow for an anonymous safe surrender of the newborn without fear of prosecution and to
make the child available for adoption. Private adoption agencies assume responsibility for the child as soon
as medical authorities determine that the child has not been neglected or abused and that the infant is not
more than 72 hours old." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Babies less than 72 hours old 2
Eligibility Criteria: All babies are eligible.
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
13
N/A
13
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from calendar year 2012. All program data are collected and
reported based on the calendar, not fiscal, year.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$69,703
$0
Total Investment
$69,703
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
Department of Human Services. Safe Delivery Fact Sheet. (September 7, 2011),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/SAFE_DELIVERY_ STATISTICS___UPDATE__REVISED_as_of_September_7_2011_doc_REV_1_362698_7.pdf, (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Ibid.
1
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Safe Sleep
DCH
Overview
The Safe Sleep program provides a statewide, consistent, comprehensive message and strategy to inform
families and caregivers about unsafe sleep. Michigan has an Infant Safe Sleep State Advisory Team which
is "a public/private partnership that coordinates statewide efforts to implement Infant Safe Sleep and
reduce infant deaths related to unsafe sleep environments." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Families and caregivers of young children
Eligibility Criteria: Available to the general public.
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$115,764
$0
Total Investment
$115,764
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
Michigan Department of Community Health. (2011). 2011 Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant.
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MCH_Needs_Assessment_325491_7.pdf (accessed 3/15/13).
1
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School-Based Services
DCH
Overview
The Medicaid School-Based Services (SBS) program "helps defray some of the rapidly increasing costs to
schools for the health care and related services delivered to students with Individualized Education Programs
(IEPs)—under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)—as well as services for infants,
toddlers, and their families in Early On® programs—under Part C of IDEA. All [56] of Michigan’s intermediate
school districts (ISDs), Detroit Public Schools, and the Michigan School for the Deaf and Blind are enrolled
with Medicaid as 'providers.'" 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–21 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Coverage applies to individuals up to the age of 21 who are eligible under the
provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990 as amended
in 2004 and to those enrolled in programs that require an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) or an Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP)." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
151,656
270,205
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
421,861
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$79,524,229
$0
Total Investment
$79,524,229
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade


Michigan Department of Education. Michigan Medicaid School-Based Services (SBS) Program Helps Cover the Costs of School
Health Care Services. (February 2010). http://focus.cenmi.org/2010/02/01/michigan-medicaid-school-based-services-sbsprogram-helps-cover-the-costs-of-school-health-care-services/ (accessed 2/15/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health, Medicaid Provider Manual (Lansing, Mich.: MDCH, January 1, 2013),
www.mdch.state.mi.us/dch-medicaid/manuals/MedicaidProviderManual.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
3 Ibid.
1
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Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes
through School Health (SPLASH)
DCH
Overview
Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) "works to increase the likelihood
that people, including young children [that are] eligible for food assistance, will make healthy food choices
with a limited budget and choose active lifestyles that are consistent with the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines
and MyPlate. The purpose of SPLASH is to provide low-income students and families with access to evidencebased education on improving nutrition and increasing physical activity to help them achieve sustainable
healthy lifestyles." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
K–Grade 12 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Schools are selected who qualify with greater than 50% free and reduced lunch
participation, where nutritional and physical activity education would otherwise be
limited. " 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
0
55,400
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
55,400
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$515,003
$0
Total Investment
$515,003
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–
–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

E-mail from DCH staff, 10/10/12.
Ibid.
3 SPLASH website, 2011, www.health-splash.org/what.htm (accessed 2/6/13).
1
2
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Substance Abuse Treatment:
Designated Women's Programs
DCH
Overview
The women's programs "exclusively provide services to pregnant women, and women with children, including
those who are in need of bringing their children into treatment. Residential programs incorporate a variety
of health, FASD [fetal alcohol spectrum disorder] prevention, parenting, child care, case management,
specialized medical care, therapeutic interventions for the woman and family, and additional services within
substance abuse treatment. Outpatient programs focus on therapeutic interventions for the woman and
family, parenting and FASD prevention, case management and ancillary services as needed.
"Michigan currently has 55 designated women’s specialty programs. These programs provide outpatient,
intensive outpatient and residential treatment services to women, and their children if needed.
"To be designated the programs must have the following services (established by CFR 96.124) available:
(1) primary medical care for women, including immunization, for children; (2) primary pediatric care,
including immunizations, for children; (3) gender specific substance abuse treatment and other therapeutic
interventions for women which may address issues of relationships, sexual and physical abuse and parenting,
and child care while the women are receiving these services; (4) therapeutic interventions for children in
custody of women in treatment which may, among other things, address their developmental needs, their
issues of sexual and physical abuse, and neglect; and (5) sufficient case management and transportation to
ensure that women and their children have access to services provided by 1 to 4 above." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Pregnant women or women with children
Eligibility Criteria: Participating women must "be pregnant or have children. The children do not have to
be in her care and custody, but in order to qualify for services, she must retain her
parental rights." 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
2,594
2,230
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
4,824
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$2,482,106
$0
Total Investment
$2,482,106
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
1
2
E-mail from DCH staff, 11/2/12.
Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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Vision Screening
DCH
Overview
"Vision screening of pre-school children is conducted by local health department staff at least once between
the ages of 3 and 5 years, and school-age children are screened in grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9." 1
"Screening, re-testing and referral is done. The battery of vision screening tests is administered by local
health department staff trained by the Vision Consultant in the Division of Family and Community Health at
MDCH... Follow-up for all screening is required which assures that care is received." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Ages 3–5 and Grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 3
Eligibility Criteria: All children are eligible.
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
82,021
170,575
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
252,596
Note(s): The total number of children served was provided by the DCH. The age split was unknown, so it was estimated
based on the grades served by this program. Data are for FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$1,277,910
Total Investment
$1,277,910
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
the DCH) and the number of children in the ages tested. The estimate assumes costs are proportional. Data are from
FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Community Health, Vision Screening website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/
0,4612,7-132-2942_4911_4912_6238-260487--,00.html (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan Department of Community Health. (2011). 2011 Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant.
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/MCH_Needs_Assessment_325491_7.pdf (accessed 3/15/13).
3 Vision screening website.
1
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WIC Project FRESH
DCH
Overview
"WIC Project FRESH is a program that makes fresh produce available to low-income, nutritionally-at-risk
consumers, through Michigan farmers' markets... Participants may buy locally grown fresh fruits and
vegetables, but are especially encouraged to buy broccoli, carrots, potatoes, squash, peaches, apples and
tomatoes. A variety of produce rich in vitamins A, C, and folic acid are emphasized." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Women and children up to age 5
Eligibility Criteria: "Women and children up to age 5 (excluding infants) currently enrolled in the WIC
program can get coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables. Women who are either
pregnant or breastfeeding are targeted to help meet their special nutritional needs." 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
13,260
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
13,260
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$327,826
$0
Total Investment
$327,826
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Community Health, Project FRESH – Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program website,
www.michigan.gov/mdch/1,1607,7-132-2942_4910_4921---,00.html (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Ibid.
1
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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
DCH
Overview
WIC "is a federally-funded program that serves low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding, and
postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who have a nutrition-related health problem. The
program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and
support, and referrals to health care [and other services]. WIC foods are selected to meet nutrient needs
such as calcium, iron, folic acid, [and] vitamins A & C. Participants exchange WIC food benefits at approved
retail grocery stores and pharmacies." 1
"The mission of the Michigan WIC program is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for eligible
women, infants and children." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Pregnant women, breast feeding women, non-lactating women, and children birth–5 3
Eligibility Criteria: Participants must have an income below 185% of the federal poverty level. 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
298,965
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
298,965
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$132,455,018
$0
Total Investment
$132,455,018
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
1 Michigan Department of Community Health, How Does WIC Work website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/
0,4612,7-132-2942_4910_6329-12648--,00.html (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan department of Community Health, WIC Program Mission Statement website, www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-1322942_4910_6329-220895--,00.html (accessed 2/6/13).
3 Michigan Department of Community Health, WIC Income Calculation Reference Sheet, Updated 04/12,
www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/WIC_Program_Guidelines_4-2011_352292_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
4 Ibid.
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Adoption Services Program
DHS
Overview
"The Adoption Services Program provides for adoption planning and placement of children who are
permanent court wards due to termination of parental rights. Services are provided to recruit and support
permanent placements of children in homes that are capable of meeting the longterm physical, emotional,
educational and behavioral needs of the child. Efforts are made to place children into adoptive homes as
soon as possible following termination of parental rights. Services are provided by local DHS office adoption
staff or adoption purchase of service contracts with 63 private Michigan child-placing agencies. Children
receiving adoption services are in foster care and may have special needs (be older, a member of a sibling
group, or may be physically, mentally or emotionally challenged). Adoption services include assessing the
placement needs of the child; recruitment, orientation and training of potential adoptive families; completion
of an adoptive family assessment (home study); certification of eligibility for adoption subsidy; adoptive
placement and supervision; and the provision of post-adoption support services." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–18 2
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Eligibility Criteria: Children who are permanent court wards due to termination of parental rights are
eligible. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
1,154
670
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
1,824
Note(s): Data were provided by the DCH and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$8,243,172
$16,176,845
Total Investment
$24,420,017
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (based on the
line item appropriation) and assumes funding splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data are
from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan Department of Human Services, Adoption Services Manual (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, August 1, 2012),
http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/olmweb/ex/adm/adm.pdf (accessed 4/1/13).
3 MDHS, Program Descriptions FY2013.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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
Adoption Subsidy
DHS
Overview
"The Adoption Subsidy program provides support subsidy, nonrecurring adoption expenses reimbursement,
and/or medical subsidy to adoptive families after the adoptive placement, or final adoption of a special
needs child in Michigan. The financial support assists families with caring for special needs children (for
example, older children, sibling groups, children placed with relatives, children with disabilities, medical,
and/or mental health needs, children whose parental rights have been terminated, etc).
"The eligibility criteria for subsidy assistance are determined by established federal and/or state laws, and
DHS policies. Each individual child’s circumstance is considered in determining eligibility, and whether one or
more subsidy benefits will be approved to support the adoption. Adoption support subsidy assists adoptive
families with the daily costs of caring for the child.
"The subsidy rates are linked to the foster care rate that would be appropriate if the child were in a family
foster home. Support subsidy benefits are the same regardless of the funding sources. Nonrecurring adoption
expenses are reimbursements to the adoptive family for expenses (up to $2,000) specifically related to the
adoption. Adoption support subsidy and nonrecurring adoption expenses require that an approved subsidy
agreement is in place prior to the finalized adoption for eligibility. Adoption Medical subsidy assists
adoptive parents with the costs of care for a physical, mental, and/or emotional condition which exists, or
the cause of which existed, prior to the adoption." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Birth–18 2
Eligibility Criteria: "The eligibility criteria for subsidy assistance are determined by established federal
and/or state laws, and DHS policies. Each individual child’s circumstance is considered
in determining eligibility, and whether one or more subsidy benefits will be approved
to support the adoption." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
3,078
6,613
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
9,691
Note(s): Data were provided by the DHS and represent the count on June 1, 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$48,652,203
$29,416,202
Total Investment
$78,068,405
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (based on the
line item appropriation) and assumes funding splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data are
from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan Department of Human Services, Adoption Services Manual (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, August 1, 2012),
http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/olmweb/ex/aam/aam.pdf (accessed 4/1/13).
3 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013.
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• Adoption Subsidy •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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
Child Care Licensing
DHS
Overview
The Child Care Licensing Division (part of the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing) "is responsible for the
protection of vulnerable children less than one year-of-age through age 17. Children are in out-of-home
child care facilities for periods less than 24 hours. The division licenses and regulates: child care centers
(capacity based on square footage); family child care homes (1-6 children); and group child care homes (712 children)." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$14,850,279
$3,390,520
Total Investment
$18,240,799
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (based on
combining several line item appropriations) and the number of children served in other state-supported child care
programs.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
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Children’s Protective Services
DHS
Overview
"Children’s Protective Services (CPS) investigates allegations that a child under the age of 18 is being abused
or neglected by a caretaker (a person defined in the law as responsible for the child’s health or welfare.)
CPS also assesses the safety of all children in the household and, if necessary, initiates actions needed to
protect them. If there is a preponderance of evidence that abuse or neglect occurred, CPS assists the family
in resolving issues that place the children at risk." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–18
Eligibility Criteria: "Reports must meet the following three criteria to be assigned for investigation: [1] the
alleged victim is under 18 years of age; [2] the alleged perpetrator is a parent, legal
guardian or other person responsible for the child's health and welfare; [3] the
allegations minimally meet the child abuse and neglect definitions in the Child Protection
Law." 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
71,571
50,147
121,718
Note(s): Data were provided by the DHS and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$47,260,943
$24,097,625
Total Investment
$71,358,568
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (based on the
line item appropriation) and assumes funding splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data are
from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade


Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Ibid.
1
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Children's Trust Fund Direct Service Grants
DHS
Overview
The Children's Trust Fund (CTF) supports Direct Services grants that "fund community‐based child abuse
prevention programs and services. The grants support families that have risk factors or challenges that could
impact positive parenting and optimal child development. Strong emphasis is placed on assuring that funded
initiatives are appropriately integrated into broader community plans for serving children and families." 1
Specifically, "direct service programs: [1] provide services that are designed to promote strong, nurturing
families and prevent child abuse and neglect, [2] focus on parent/guardian skills training and support in the
areas of child development, child care skills, and stress management, and [3] provide services like respite
care, parent support groups, responsible fatherhood, home visitation, family resource and support centers,
positive youth development, and other community-based prevention programs." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Varies by funded program
Eligibility Criteria: Varies by funded program
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
890
611
1,501
Note(s): Total children served was obtained from the CTF FY 2011 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention grant
report and was apportioned based on the age distribution of children below the poverty line. Data are for FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$334,366
$0
Total Investment
$334,366
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (from the CTF
website) and the assumption that funding splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data are
from FY 2012.
Note: The Children’s Trust Fund receives nearly two-thirds of its funding from private sources.
Children’s Trust Fund, The Power of One (Lansing, Mich.: Children’s Trust fund, n.d.), www.michigan.gov/
documents/ctf/CAP_month_Pamphlet_227378_7.pdf (accessed 2/8/13).
2 Ibid.
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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–
Children's Trust Fund Local Councils
DHS
Overview
"The Children’s Trust Fund serves as a voice for Michigan’s children and families and promotes their health,
safety, and welfare by funding effective local programs and services that prevent child abuse and neglect." 1
The CTF currently partners with local prevention councils that serve 81 of Michigan's 83 counties. "Local
councils develop and facilitate collaborative prevention programs in their communities. Activities include
public awareness campaigns, training for professionals in the child welfare field, information and referrals,
local resource directories, and educational workshops for parents and youth." 2 Local council education series
and activities reached over 80,000 children in FY 2011. 3
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$433,862
$0
Total Investment
$433,862
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (from the CTF
website) and the assumption that funding splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data are
from FY 2012.
Note: The Children’s Trust Fund receives nearly two-thirds of its funding from private sources.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
–
Children’s Trust Fund, The Power of One (Lansing, Mich.: Children’s Trust Fund, n.d.),
www.michigan.gov/documents/ctf/CAP_month_Pamphlet_227378_7.pdf (accessed 2/8/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Children’s Trust Fund, Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grant Report (2012). http://friendsnrc.org/state-resources.
1
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Child Support Administration
DHS
Overview
The Child Support Administration helps "parents establish a financial partnership to support their child(ren)." 1
"Child support is money a parent pays to help meet his/her child’s needs when the parent is not living with
the child. The court orders the support. The support may be part of a court order in a: divorce; paternity
action; child custody action; family support action; [or] interstate action." 2
In Michigan, the Office of Child Support "provides case initiation services to customers, operates the State
Disbursement Unit, provides some centralized enforcement services and is responsible for policy development
and training." 3
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Families with children
Eligibility Criteria: "A person can receive child support if all of the following apply: [1] (s)he is the parent
of a minor child or is the person who has custody of a minor child; [2] the minor child
lives in the person’s home; [3] the child is financially dependent on that person; [4] one
or both of the child’s parents do not live with the child; [and 5] the court has ordered a
child support payment." 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
234,439
201,502
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
435,941
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using the total number of children in the IV-D child support
program and population data. Data are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$95,794,556
$15,739,518
Total Investment
$111,534,074
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (based on
combining several line item appropriations) and assumes funding splits proportionally based on the number of
children served. Data are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Human Services, Child Support website, www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7-124-5528---,00.html
(accessed 2/8/13).
2 Michigan Department of Human Services, Understanding Child Support: A Handbook for Parents (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, n.d.),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PUB-748_209001_7.pdf (accessed 2/8/13).
3 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
4 Michigan Department of Human Services, Understanding Child Support: A Handbook for Parents.
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

77
–
Families First of Michigan (FFM)
DHS
Overview
"Families First of Michigan (FFM) serves families that have at least one child at imminent risk of placement in
out-of-home care. Families with children in out-of-home care are eligible for referral to the program when
it is determined that reunification is not appropriate without intensive services and the Family Reunification
Program (FRP) is not available. If indicated in the contract as a referral source, some contract areas are
designated as providing services to families referred from tribal referral sources. Similarly, referrals may
also be made by designated domestic violence shelter programs for families with at least one child at risk
of homelessness due to domestic violence.
"FFM offers families intensive, short-term crisis intervention and family education services in their home for
four weeks using the FFM model. FFM workers are available and accessible to the family 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. The workers assist families by establishing individual family goals designed to reduce
risk of out-of-home placement and increase child safety. FFM workers assist families in meeting goals by
teaching, modeling and reinforcing appropriate parenting and providing concrete services and connections
to community services." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Families with children from birth–18 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Families with children in out-of-home care are eligible for referral to the program when
it is determined that reunification is not appropriate without intensive services and the
Family Reunification Program (FRP) is not available. Specific FFM contracts are
identified to accept referrals from domestic violence (DV) shelters. Referrals to FFM are
limited to those families that include a parent or guardian (survivor of DV) and at least
one child under 18 years of age. For the referral to FFM due to DV, the term "risk"
refers to risk of homelessness due to DV, living in a potentially violent environment, or
other risks to a child's welfare. A DHS juvenile justice specialist (JJS) may make a referral
to the FFM agency if the youth is at imminent risk of being placed in long-term out-ofhome placement due to delinquency or incorrigibility." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
2,639
1,849
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
4,488
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using the total number of families served (provided by DHS),
assumptions about the number of children per family, and data from Children’s Protective Services. Data are from
FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan Department of Human Services. Families First of Michigan Program Guidelines & Website.
www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7-124-7119_50648_7210-15373--,00.html. (accessed 2/6/13)
3 Ibid.
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Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$10,098,415
$0
Total Investment
$10,098,415
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (from the line
item appropriation) and the assumption that funding splits proportionally based on the number of children served.
Data are from FY 2012
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

79

Family Independence Program (FIP)
DHS
Overview
"The goal of the Family Independence Program (FIP) is to help families achieve self-support and
independence, to reduce dependence on public assistance and increase self-sufficiency. FIP provides a
monthly cash assistance grant for both one- and two-parent families. Cash assistance assists in covering
personal needs costs (clothing, household items, etc.), housing, heat, utilities and food, in conjunction with Food
Assistance Program benefits. Jobs, Education, and Training (JET) is Michigan’s ongoing programming
approach within FIP to provide employment and training services." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
All ages
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Eligibility Criteria: "FIP eligibility is based on financial and non-financial factors:
"Financial Eligibility Factors: To be eligible for FIP, a family must meet income and asset
requirements. The family’s income (minus earned income disregards) plus certifiable
child support income is deducted from the payment standard to determine whether or
not the family is eligible to receive assistance. The asset limit is $3,000 for cash assets
(which includes cash on hand or in savings and checking accounts, investments, retirement
plans and trusts). The property asset limit is $500,000.
"Non-Financial Eligibility Factors: Major non-financial eligibility factors include, but are
not limited to: the time on assistance, age of children, cooperation with employment and
training (including development of a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan), school attendance
and child support requirements. FIP recipients are required to participate up to 40 hours
per week in employment and/or employment-related activities." 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
42,725
26,477
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
69,202
Note(s): Data were available in the DHS Green Book (www.michigan.gov/dhs/) and are as of August 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$76,317,796
$129,383,281
Total Investment
$205,701,077
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
the DHS) and the number of children served. The estimate implicitly assumes that all program dollars are used to
support children. Data are from FY 2012.
Note: Policy changes regarding timelines have occurred but are not yet reflected in these data.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

81
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Family Reunification Program (FRP)
DHS
Overview
"Family Reunification Program (FRP) services are available to those families who have a child residing in outof-home placement due to abuse or neglect, who may be returned home with intensive services within 30
days of the FRP referral. Out-of-home placement includes, but is not limited to: residential treatment, family
foster care, group family foster care, relative placement, psychiatric hospitalization, and detention (if dual
wardship).
"The Family Reunification Program seeks to increase permanency by facilitating early return home from
foster care and decreasing subsequent returns to foster care in abuse and neglect cases. FRP is not available
in all counties, but where it is available, a referral is mandatory (as contract capacity permits) for all abuse
and neglect foster care cases where the goal is to return the child home. During the intervention period, each
time a child is returned home, the FRP team provides 8–12 hours of face-to-face contact with the family for
the first two weeks after the child is returned to the family." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families with children from birth–18 2
Eligibility Criteria: "For the family to be eligible for services, one of the following must apply: (1) a written
court order allowing return of the child(ren) to a permanent family home has been
obtained by the foster care worker; (2) return home must be anticipated / planned
within 30 days of the referral to FRP; (3) the child(ren) was returned home unexpectedly
at a court hearing, and the referral to FRP is made within 48 hours of the written court
order for the child(ren) to return home at that time." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
707
495
1,202
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using the total number of families served (provided by DHS),
assumptions about the number of children per family, and data from Children’s Protective Services. Data are from
FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$1,742,935
$494,437
Total Investment
$2,237,372
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (from the line
item appropriation) and data from Children’s Protective Services. Data are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan Department of Human Services Reporting Abuse and Neglect website, www.michigan.gov/dhs/
0,4562,7-124-7119_50648_7193---,00.html (accessed 2/9/13).
3 DHS, Program Descriptions FY 2013.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

83

Food Assistance Program (FAP)
DHS
Overview
"The goal of the Food Assistance Program (FAP) is to raise the food purchasing power of low-income persons.
Limited food purchasing power contributes to hunger and malnutrition. FAP is one of the federal safety net
programs. Benefits are 100 percent federally funded and administrative costs are shared equally between
the state and the federal government. FAP benefits are not considered income or assets for FIP [Family
Independence Program], SDA [State Disability Assistance] Medicaid (MA), or any other federal, state or
local programs. Therefore, any other assistance for which a FAP household qualifies is not reduced because
of the household's receipt of FAP benefits. FAP benefits can be used to buy eligible food at any Food and
Nutrition Service-authorized retail food store or approved meal provider. Eligible items include any food or
beverage product intended for human consumption except alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and food
prepared for immediate consumption." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
All ages
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Eligibility Criteria: "Groups of people living in the same household are eligible for FAP benefits based on
assets, net income, the size of the household, and certain expenses. FAP groups are
categorically eligible if all group members receive Family Independence Program (FIP)
benefits, State Disability Assistance (SDA) benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or if
they meet the income and asset limits. A group is not categorically eligible for FAP if
any member of the group is disqualified for an intentional program violation (IPV),
trafficking, parole and probation violation, or is a fugitive felon." 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
218,235
167,207
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
385,442
Note(s): Data were available in the DHS Green Book (http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/) and are as of August 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$646,626,947
$1,280,279
Total Investment
$647,907,226
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (from the
appropriation) and the number of children served. The estimate assumes that program dollars support children and
families. Data are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
85
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Foster Care
DHS
Overview
"The Children's Foster Care Program provides placement and supervision of children who have been removed
from their homes due to abuse or neglect. The court authorizes removal of children from their parents and
refers them to DHS for placement, care and supervision. Foster care is viewed as a short-term solution to an
emergency situation and permanency planning must continue throughout the child’s placement in care. Foster
care intervention is directed toward assisting families to rectify the conditions that brought the children into
care through assessment and service planning. When families cannot be reunified, children must be prepared
for safe, appropriate permanent placements through adoption, guardianship or another permanent
placement." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–18 2
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Eligibility Criteria: The Foster Care Program serves children who have been removed from their homes due
to abuse or neglect. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
5,095
2,844
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
7,939
Note(s): Data were provided by the DHS and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$100,809,877
$73,391,823
Total Investment
$174,201,700
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
the DHS) and assumes funding splits proportionally based on number of children served. Data are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade


1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Ibid. Note that in some circumstances services may be extended until age 21.
3 Ibid.
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Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP)
DHS
Overview
"The Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) provides financial support to ensure permanency for children
who may otherwise remain in foster care until reaching the age of majority. Guardianship assistance supports
the goals of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, which determined that guardianship provides
permanency for foster children when reunification and adoption are not viable permanency goals. The
transfer of legal responsibility removes the child from the child welfare system, allows a caregiver to make
important decisions on the child’s behalf, establishes a permanent caregiver for the child, and addresses
financial needs through ongoing assistance payments. Juvenile guardianship should not be used for
temporary placement of children and the program is specifically for children who would remain in foster
care until the age of majority if the juvenile guardianship was not established." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–21 2
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Eligibility Criteria: "In order to be eligible for GAP, the child must be in licensed foster care and meet
either Title IV-E or state funded guardianship assistance requirements. Children who
qualify for Title IV-E funded guardianship assistance are categorically eligible for
Medicaid. Children who qualify for GAP are eligible for nonrecurring expenses
reimbursement, the Medical Subsidy Program and services through the Post Adoption
Resource Centers.
During FY 2011, Michigan began extending GAP benefits to eligible children. The
Guardianship Assistance Program may continue for eligible children until their 21st
birthday if they are in school, in job training, employed or incapable due to a
documented medical condition. Youth who enter into guardianship after age 16 are
eligible for Education and Training Vouchers (ETV)." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
114
63
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
177
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total enrollment (from DHS program materials) with the
same proportional split as Foster Care. Data are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
Total Investment
$585,731
$635,480
$1,221,211
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (from DHS
program materials) and the assumption that funding splits proportionally based on the number of children served.
Data are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2014 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/FY_2014_DHS_Program_Descriptions_2-5-2013_412026_7.pdf (accessed 3/27/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
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• Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

88

Refugee Assistance Program (RAP)
DHS
Overview
"The Refugee Assistance Program (RAP) is a federal program which helps refugees become self-sufficient
after their arrival in the United States. RAP provides assistance to individuals and families who have left
their country of origin because of political, religious or ethnic persecution. Services provided include: Refugee
Cash Assistance, Refugee Medical Assistance, Health Screening, Employment Support Services and if
qualified, Unaccompanied Minors Foster Care. Refugees may also be eligible for cash assistance and
services funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Private providers under contract with
the RAP deliver services.
"DHS is the designated agency responsible for the delivery of services to refugees. DHS staff determines
eligibility and makes necessary referrals, monitors contractor compliance, and develops grant proposals for
this public-private partnership program. Primary resettlement is accomplished through local affiliates of
national voluntary agencies. Eight local affiliates of national agencies have resettled refugees in more than
60 Michigan counties." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
All ages 2
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Eligibility Criteria: "RAP provides assistance to individuals and families who have left their country of origin
because of political, religious or ethnic persecution." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
332
282
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
614
Note(s): Data were provided by the DHS and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$3,654,081
$0
Total Investment
$3,654,081
Note(s): Data were provided by the DHS and are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

90

Strong Families/Safe Children
DHS
Overview
"Strong Families/Safe Children (SF/SC) is a community-based initiative in response to federal funding for
new and enhanced family preservation and support services. SF/SC funds provide preventive services to
families at risk of child abuse/neglect (family support services), services to families at risk of out-of-home
placement or in crisis (family preservation placement prevention), time-limited reunification services, and
adoption promotion and support services. The Department of Human Services (DHS) partners with Community
Collaborative groups to select services based on assessment of local needs. The local Collaborative groups
include the directors of the local human services agencies, the prosecutor, the probate judge, the school
superintendent, advocacy organizations, child welfare parents and other stakeholders." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families with children from birth–18 2
Eligibility Criteria: SF/SC provides preventative services for: (1) families at risk of child abuse/neglect, (2)
families at risk of out-of-home placement, or (3) in crisis. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
8,456
5,925
14,381
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using the total number of families served (provided by DHS),
assumptions about the number of children per family, and data from Children’s Protective Services. Data are from
FY 2010.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$8,479,131
$0
Total Investment
$8,479,131
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (from the
appropriation), the number of children served, and Children’s Protective Services data. Data are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Human Services, Program Descriptions FY2013 (Lansing, Mich.: DHS, January 13, 2012),
www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PgmDescFY2013_379405_7.pdf (accessed 2/6/13).
2 Michigan Department of Human Services. Strong Families/Safe Children website. http://www.michigan.gov/dhs /0,4562,7-1247119_50648_7210-15393--,00.html (accessed 3/15/13)
3 DHS, Program Descriptions FY2013.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

92

Great Start Early Learning Advisory Council
ECIC
Overview
The Improving Head Start Act of 2007 called for the establishment of state early childhood advisory councils
to improve the quality, availability, and coordination of programs and services for children ages birth to
five years. Among other activities, the councils are charged with:
• Developing recommendations to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education
programs;
• Conducting a periodic needs assessment of the quality and availability of programs; and
• Advising state policymakers on the development of a comprehensive early childhood data system,
a statewide professional development system, and research-based early learning standards. 1
Michigan’s Great Start Early Learning Advisory Council "is comprised of stakeholders representing a broad
range of constituencies, including education, child care, Head Start, higher education, state government,
foundations, parent, and local early childhood governance structures ... The Council advises on collaborative
efforts to coordinate, improve, and expand existing early learning programs and services, including making
use of existing reports, research and planning efforts." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$987,923
$0
Total Investment
$987,923
Note(s): Data were provided by the ECIC and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
NGA Center for Best Practices, Creating a Comprehensive State Early Childhood Advisory Council (Washington, D.C.: NGA, May
2009), www.nga.org/files/live/sites/NGA/files/pdf/0905ECACFAQ.PDF (accessed 2/11/13).
2 Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), Early Learning Advisory Council website, http://greatstartforkids.
org/content/early-learning-advisory-council and call with Karen Roback, 10-31-12 (accessed 2/11/13).
1
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21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
MDE
Overview
"The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program's focus is to provide expanded
academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low-performing schools. Tutorial services and
academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in
subjects such as reading and math. In addition, 21st CCLC programs provide youth development activities,
drug and violence prevention programs, technology education programs, art, music and recreation
programs, counseling and character education to enhance the academic component of the program." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
PreK–Grade 12 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Each applicant will define the school(s) intended for service at each proposed site. All
students who attend those schools are eligible to attend the project. However, each
school building proposed for service must have at least 30 percent of the students from
low-income families for the school to be eligible for service. Low-income families are
defined as those whose children qualify for free-or reduced-price meals. Applicants
must provide equitable services to private school students and their families, if those
students are part of the target population defined in the application." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
0
13,825
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
13,825
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total program enrollment (provided by MDE program
materials) and total K–12 enrollment. Data are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$12,084,695
$0
Total Investment
$12,084,695
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE program materials) and assumes spending splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data
are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers website, www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-1406530_6809-39974--,00.html (accessed 2/11/13).
2 Michigan Department of Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Frequently Asked Questions (Lansing, Mich.: MDE,
N.d.), www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/2009_21st_CCLC_FAQ_270697_7.pdf (accessed 2/11/13).
3 Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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
Afterschool Snack Program
MDE
Overview
"The Afterschool Snack Program provides a nutritious, low cost or free snack after school to children in public
and private schools, public school academies, and residential child care institutions throughout Michigan." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
PreK–Grade 12 (Note: PreK students are eligible if the program is administered by the
Local Education Agency [LEA] or private school.) 2
Eligibility Criteria: Schools: To qualify, schools must participate in the National School Lunch Program and
sponsor/operate an afterschool care program. 3
Students: If a site is "area eligible" (located in an attendence area or school where at
least 50% of enrolled children are eiglbile for free and reduced price meals) then all
students receive a snack free of charge. If the site is not "area eligible," then any student
may purchase a snack, and prices vary based on family income (families must complete
the free and reduced price lunch application). 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
389
5,422
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
5,811
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total program enrollment (provided by MDE program
materials) and data about students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Data are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$595,553
$0
Total Investment
$595,553
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE program materials) and assumes spending splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data
are from FY 2011.
Michigan Department of Education, Afterschool Snack Program website, www.michigan.gov/mde/
0,4615,7-140-43092_50144-194517--,00.html (accessed 2/11/13).
2 Phone call with MDE staff, 10/22/12.
3 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Afterschool Snacks website, www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Afterschool/
default.htm (accessed 2/11/13).
4 U.S. Department of Agriculture, The School-based Afterschool Snack Program (N.p.: USDA, n.d.),
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Afterschool/AfterschoolFactSheet.pdf (accessed 2/11/13).
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

97
–
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
MDE
Overview
"The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides federal funds to nonresidential child care
facilities to serve nutritious meals and snacks. The CACFP plays a vital role in improving the quality of child
care and making it affordable for many families requiring child care. The goal of the CACFP is to improve
and maintain the health and nutritional status of children in care while promoting the development of good
eating habits." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Children birth–12; migrant children birth–15; and all handicapped children, regardless
of age, if the majority of the enrollees in the child care center are ages 18 years old
or younger; and youth through age 18 in eligible after school programs and emergency
shelters. 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Children must be enrolled in the child care program and within the regulatory age
limits …Eligible child care facilities include: licensed child care centers; Head Start
programs; after school care programs; emergency shelters providing residential and
food services to homeless children; family child care homes, including relative care
providers; and some private, for-profit child care centers." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
50,207
27,195
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
77,402
Note(s): Total enrollment data was provided by the MDE. MDE staff provided suggestions on how to approximate
the age split of program participants. Data are for FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$58,683,193
$0
Total Investment
$58,683,193
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE program materials) and assumes spending splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data
are from FY 2011.
Michigan Department of Education, Child and Adult Care Food Program website, www.michigan.gov/mde/
0,1607,7-140-43092_25656---,00.html (accessed 2/11/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

99
–
Child Development and Care (CDC) Program
MDE
Overview
The goal of the Child Development and Care (CDC) Program is "to provide children in very low-income
families with high-quality, affordable and accessible early learning and development opportunities and to
assist the family in achieving economic independence and self-sufficiency. Payments for care provided to
eligible children are issued to the early childhood educator on behalf of the parent." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Children under age 13, and children ages 13–18 with restrictions 2
Eligibility Criteria: Parents/substitute parents may be eligible for CDC if they are unavailable to provide
care because of: (1) family preservation, (2) high school completion, (3) an approved
activity, and (4) employment. There are four eligibilty groups. Three are categorically
eligible (and don't consider income, but still require a valid need reason): protective
services, foster care, and FIP/EFIP-related. One requires documentation of valid need
reason and income eligibility (which ranges from 120-173% of the federal poverty
level depending on group/family size). 3 Note: Eligibility is determined by the
Department of Human Services. 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
46,217
28,366
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
74,583
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$102,358,344
$34,119,448
Total Investment
$136,477,792
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Education. (2012) OGS Legislative Budget Summary. Internal Document.
Michigan Department of Human Services. (2012) CDC Program Requirements. http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/
olmweb/ex/bem/703.pdf (accessed 4/2/13).
3 Ibid.
4 OGS Legislative Budget Summary
1
2
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
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
MDE
Overview
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is administered by the Food Distribution Unit, and "is
designed to improve the health of low-income elderly 60 years and older, pregnant and postpartum women,
infants, [and] children under six years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA donated
foods." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Birth–6, pregnant and postpartum women, and seniors ages 60 and older
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers and children must have an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty
level. Seniors must have a household income at or below 130% of the federal poverty
level. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
42,746
19,365
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
62,111
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total program enrollment and the number of children in
households with income under 200% of the federal poverty level. Data are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$1,601,062
$0
Total Investment
$1,601,062
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE) and assumes spending splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data are from FY 2011.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Michigan Department of Education Food Distribution Program website, www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-43092_61446--,00.html (accessed 2/11/13) and phone call with MDE staff, 10/22/12.
2 Michigan Department of Education, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Manual (Lansing, Mich.: MDE, May 2011),
www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/CSFP_Manual_257555_7.pdf (accessed 2/11/13).
1
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Early Childhood Block Grant:
Great Parents, Great Start
MDE
Overview
"[Great Parents, Great Start] grants are awarded to intermediate school districts for collaborative
community parent education efforts focused on families with preschool children birth to age five. Programs
are designed to improve school readiness and foster the maintenance of stable families by encouraging
positive parenting skills. Programs should include at least all of the following service components for parents:
information on the development of children from birth to age five, and examples of learning opportunities
that promote their development, methods to enhance parent-child interaction to promote comprehensive
development of infants and toddlers, promotion of access to needed community services through a
community-school-home partnership." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families with children ages birth–5 2
Eligibility Criteria: Great Parents, Great Start targets both a universal population (all families with children
birth to five) and a population for more intensive services (families with children 0–5 for
families of high risk). 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
12,518
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
12,518
Note(s):
Data were provided by the MDE and are from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$5,000,000
Total Investment
$5,000,000
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Education. (2012) OGS Legislative Budget Summary. Internal Document.
E-mail from MDE staff, 10/22/12.
3 Ibid.
1
2
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
Early Childhood Block Grant:
Great Start Collaboratives (GSCs) and Parent Coalitions (GSPCs)
MDE
Overview
"Each Great Start Collaborative (GSC) is charged with overseeing the planning, implementation and ongoing
improvement of an infrastructure designed to support a local, comprehensive early childhood system. Their
mission, based upon a two-year statewide process (2002‒2004) that involved citizens from all parts of the
state that ultimately led to the Great Start initiative, aims to ensure that all Michigan children enter school
safe, healthy, and eager to succeed in school and life. Each Collaborative commits to a set of activities
designed to assess community capacity and challenges, to develop strategic plans to improve services for
children [from] birth to 5 years of age and their families, and to increase local understanding and
involvement in this issue. In addition, a priority is placed on engaging parents in local efforts through parent
involvement on the Collaborative and the development of local Great Start Parent Coalitions." 1
Training and technical assistance for the Great Start Collaboratives and Parent Colaitions is provided by
the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC).
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$5,900,000
Total Investment
$5,900,000
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
1
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Education. (2012) OGS Legislative Budget Summary. Internal Document.
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
Early Head Start
N/A 1
Overview
"Early Head Start (EHS) serves children from birth to 3 years of age. EHS provides support to low-income
infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. Early Head Start programs enhance children’s physical,
social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal
and postpartum care; support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward
selfsufficiency." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
Families with children under age 3 and pregnant women 3
Eligibility Criteria: "Children ... from families with incomes below the poverty guidelines are eligible for
Head Start and Early Head Start services. Children from homeless families, and families
receiving public assistance such as TANF or SSI are also eligible. Foster children are
eligible regardless of their foster family’s income." 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
3,673
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
3,673
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012. The number of children served represents the total
funded enrollment.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$42,455,432
$0
Total Investment
$42,455,432
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Head Start is not administered by MDE, rather local programs are funded and supported by the US Department of Health
and Human Services.
2 Head Start State Collaboration Office, Head Start in Michigan, Guide for Physicians and Health Care Providers (N.p.: Head Start
State Collaboration Office, December 2011), http://michheadstart.org/sites/michheadstart.
org/files/u6/HS%20Health%20Brochure.pdf (accessed 2/11/13).
3 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start Act website, http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/
standards/Head%20Start%20Act/headstartact.html#645A (accessed 2/11/13).
4 Head Start Act. Participation in Head Start Programs.
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/standards/Head%20Start%20Act/headstartact.html#645. (accessed 4/2/13).
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

105

Early On®
MDE
Overview
"Each State in the U.S. has an early intervention system. In Michigan, it is called Early On. This system of early
intervention services is for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delay(s)
and/or disabilities, and their families.
“Early On Michigan is the system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years
of age, with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Early On supports families as their children learn and
grow." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth until age 3 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Eligibility criteria for Early On fall under two categories: 1) developmental delay, and
2) established conditions. Children are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team using a
comprehensive evaluation. Children are found eligible under developmental delay if
they have a delay of 20 percent or 1 standard deviation below the mean in one or
more developmental domains. A child is found eligible under established conditions
when there is documentation of the diagnosis provided by a health or mental health
care provider who is qualified to make the diagnosis." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
20,485
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
20,485
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$11,852,205
$0
Total Investment
$11,852,205
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012. Also note infant and toddler services and supports
may be contributed through other locally controlled or accessed funding mechanisms, with Early On and Part B being
what the federal law calls “payer of last resort.”
Early On Michigan, What is Michigan Early On, www.1800earlyon.org/about.php?ID=1 (accessed 2/11/13).
Ibid.
3 Early On Michigan. Early On Eligibility. www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Eligibility_for_Early_On_ 352750_7.pdf (accessed
2/11/13).
1
2
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

107

Great Start to Quality
MDE (with ECIC)
Overview
Great Start to Quality launched in Michigan in the fall of 2011. This tiered quality rating and improvement
system has been designed to increase the quality of early learning and care provided in all licensed child
care and preschool programs and includes unlicensed, subsidized providers within the quality improvement
portion of the system. Great Start to Quality helps parents find the best child care and preschool for their
child, and helps providers improve the care and education they give to children. Standards set by Great
Start to Quality are used to rate child care and preschool programs to ensure that Michigan’s youngest
children have high-quality early learning experiences. 1
Other components of Great Start to Quality include: Great Start to Quality Resource Centers, the Great
Start to Quality STARS On Line Platform, Great Start CONNECT, and Teacher Education and Compensation
Helps (TEACH)―a scholarship program for early childhood educators working in child care and preschool
settings. 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$12,723,000
Total Investment
$12,723,000
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
1
2
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

The Early Childhood Investment Corporation, 2013. (E-mail from ECIC staff, 1/16/13)
Ibid.
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Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
MDE
Overview
"GSRP-Formula provides formula driven state aid funds to public school districts and public school academies.
GSRP-Competitive provides funding to agencies through a competitive application process. Intermediate
school districts (ISDs) are the fiscal agents for GSRP grantees, expending funds on behalf of, and in
coordination with, a group of formula consortium members or competitive (subcontractor) grantees. The
purpose of the funding for both Formula and Competitive grantees is to provide preschool programs for
four-year-old children who may be "at risk" of school failure. There is no cost to families, but enrolled children
must qualify for the program. Both center-based and home-based models are available. All programs must
provide strong family involvement and parent education components as well as preschool education." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Age 4
Eligibility Criteria: "There are eight consolidated risk factors. Based on the prevalence data, family income
continues to be the most utilized factor in determining eligibility for GSRP. It was
determined that tiered income eligibility was needed to ensure GSRP is finding and
providing services to its target population and focusing on those most at risk. Therefore,
family income has been split from one factor into two factors. Extremely low family
income is defined as below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and low family
income is defined as between 200 to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. In
addition, as part of the prioritization process, at least 75 percent of children must be
identified with one of these two factors:
The eight risk factors used to determine GSRP eligibility are:
1. Extremely low family income
2. Low family income
3. Diagnosed disability or identified developmental delay
4. Severe or challenging behavior
5. Primary home language other than English
6. Parent(s) with low educational attainment
7. Abuse/neglect of child or parent
8. Environmental risk 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
30,669
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
30,669
Note(s): The number of children served represents the number of part-day “slots,” or spaces, available for use.
Number of children served was provided by the MDE. Total served is for the 2011–12 school year.
Michigan Department of Education, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) website, www.michigan.gov/
mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_6809_50451---,00.html (accessed 2/11/13).
2 Michigan Department of Education, GSRP Implementation Manual, Section: Eligibility (Lansing, Mich.: MDE, September 2011),
www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Eligibility_353313_7.pdf (accessed 2/11/13).
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• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) •
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$104,275,000
Total Investment
$104,275,000
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE (based on the appropriation) and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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
Head Start
N/A 1
Overview
"Head Start is a federally funded early childhood program serving young children ages 3 to 5. Head Start
promotes school readiness by providing a comprehensive early childhood program including education;
physical, oral and mental health; parent education; community services; literacy promotion; transportation;
nutrition; and physical activity." 2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Ages 3–5
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Eligibility Criteria: "Children ... from families with incomes below the poverty guidelines are eligible for
Head Start and Early Head Start services. Children from homeless families, and families
receiving public assistance such as TANF or SSI are also eligible. Foster children are
eligible regardless of their foster family’s income." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
31,930
0
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
31,930
Note(s): The number of children served represents the number of part-day “slots,” or spaces, available for use. Data
were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$224,199,264
$0
Total Investment
$224,199,264
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Head Start is not administered by MDE, rather local programs are funded and supported by the US Department of Health and
Human Services.
2 Head Start State Collaboration Office, Head Start in Michigan, Guide for Physicians and Health Care Providers (N.p.: Head Start
State Collaboration Office, December 2011), http://michheadstart.org/sites/michheadstart.
org/files/u6/HS%20Health%20Brochure.pdf (accessed 2/11/13).
3 Head Start Act. Participation in Head Start Programs.
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/standards/Head%20Start%20Act/headstartact.html#645. (accessed 4/2/13).
1
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Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO)
MDE
Overview
"[The Head Start State Collaboration Office] HSSCO was established to create a visible presence for Head
Start at the state level and support the development of multi-agency and public/private partnerships at the
State level intended to assist in: building early childhood systems and access to comprehensive services and
support for all low-income children; encourage widespread collaboration between Head Start and other
appropriate programs, services, and initiatives; and to augment Head Start's capacity to be a partner in
State initiatives on behalf of children and their families including the involvement of Head Start in State
policies, plans, processes, and decisions affecting the Head Start target population and other low-income
families." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: N/A
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$225,000
$56,250
Total Investment
$281,250
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
1
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade


Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Education. (2012) OGS Legislative Budget Summary. Internal Document.
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
K–12 Public School System
MDE
Overview
Michigan maintains a free, public education system that serves children from kindergarten (commonly age
5) through twelth grade (commonly age 18). The K-12 system serves children through 549 local school
districts and 256 public school academies (PSAs) – both of which are operated by and accountable to a
local school board 1. The state provides funding, sets graduation requirements, requires that certain content
standards are taught, and requires students participate in a series of standardized assessments. Local schools
then provide direct services to children and make decisions around how to implement state standards and
allocate funding.
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
K–Grade 12
Eligibility Criteria: Students may enroll in kindergarten if they are five years of age by the date specified
in the Revised School Code. For the 2012–13 school year, students must be five years
of age on December 1. By the 2015–2016 school year, that date will shift to September
1. Parents of children who will turn five years of age by December 1 may choose to
enroll their child in kindergarten if they notify the district in writing before June 1.2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
0
460,886
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
460,886
Note(s): Data were provided by MDE headcount and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$3,359,673,543
Total Investment
$3,359,673,543
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated by summing the total number of children served
in grades K–3 for each district by the per pupil foundation grant for the district. Data are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–

Michigan Department of Education. Number of Public School Districts in Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/numbsch_26940_7.pdf (accessed 4/2/13).
2 State of Michigan. The Revised School Code: 380.1147, http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28q4pm
0q551fhggp55v53xtp45%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-380-1147 (accessed 3/11/13).
1
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Migrant Education Program
MDE
Overview
"The Migrant Education Program is designed to support high-quality comprehensive educational programs
for migratory children to help reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that result from
repeated moves. The program provides educational and support services to migrant children and youth
through both regular school year and summer programs ... The program also supports identification and
recruitment activities across the state to locate migrant families and inform them of available services." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–21 2
Eligibility Criteria: Children are eligible if they have experienced a qualifying move in the previous 36
months. A qualifying move is a move made to obtain temporary or seasonal work in
agriculture or fishing. A child may make a qualifying move if they have moved with or
moved to join an adult who was seeking qualifying work (temporary or seasonal work
in agriculture or fishing) within the last 36 months. A child may make a qualifying move
separate from the family if it is for the purpose of obtaining qualifying work for
themselves, as in the case of a young adult. Priority is given to children who are not
achieving core academic curriculum standards and whose education has been
interrupted during the regular school year. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
1,866
1,738
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
3,604
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$4,794,336
$0
Total Investment
$4,794,336
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–
–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

Michigan Department of Education, Migrant Education Program website, www.michigan.gov/
mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_30334_38824---,00.html (accessed 2/11/13).
2 E-mail from MDE staff, 10/29/12.
3 Migrant Education Program website and e-mail update from MDE staff, 1/22/13.
1
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National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
MDE
Overview
"The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritious, low cost, or free lunches to school age children
in public and private schools, public school academies, and residential child care institutions throughout
Michigan." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
PreK–Grade 12 (Note: PreK students are eligible if the program is administered by the
Local Education Agency [LEA] or private school.) 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the poverty level are
eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of
the poverty level are eligible for reduced‐price meals, for which students can be
charged no more than 40 cents. (For the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013,
130 percent of the poverty level is $29,965 for a family of four; 185 percent is
$42,643.) Children from families with incomes over 185 percent of poverty pay a full
price, though their meals are still subsidized to some extent. Local school food authorities
set their own prices for full‐price (paid) meals, but must operate their meal services as
non‐profit programs." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
19,551
272,261
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
291,812
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total program enrollment (provided by MDE program
materials) and data about students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Data are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$88,823,504
$7,028,251
Total Investment
$95,851,755
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE program materials) and assumes spending splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data
are from FY 2011.
1 Michigan Department of Education, National School Lunch Program website, www.michigan.gov/mde/
0,4615,7-140-43092_50144-194515--,00.html (accessed 2/13/13).
2 Phone call with MDE staff, 10/22/12.
3 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, National School Lunch Program (Alexandria, Va.: USDA, August
2012), www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/AboutLunch/NSLPFactSheet.pdf (accessed 2/13/13).
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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–
School Breakfast Program (SBP)
MDE
Overview
"The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast
programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritious, low cost or free breakfasts to
school age children in public and private schools, public school academies, and residential child care
institutions throughout Michigan." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
PreK–Grade 12 (Note: PreK students are eligible if the program is administered by the
Local Education Agency [LEA] or private school.) 2
Eligibility Criteria: "Any child at a participating school may purchase a meal through the School Breakfast
Program. Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the Federal
poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 percent and
185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for reduced‐price meals, for which
students can be charged no more than 30 cents. (For the period July 1, 2012, through
June 30, 2013, 130 percent of the poverty level is $29,965 for a family of four; 185
percent is $42,643) Children from families over 185 percent of poverty pay full price,
though their meals are still subsidized to some extent." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
7440
103,608
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
111,048
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total program enrollment (provided by MDE program
materials) and data about students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Data are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$28,003,287
$1,130,724
Total Investment
$29,134,011
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE program materials) and assumes spending splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data
are from FY 2011.
Michigan Department of Education, School Breakfast Program website, www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-43092-194516-,00.html (accessed 2/13/13).
2 Phone call with MDE staff, 10/22/12.
3 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, The School Breakfast Program (Alexandria, Va.: USDA, August 2012),
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/breakfast/AboutBFast/SBPFactSheet.pdf (accessed 2/13/13).
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

118
–
Section 31a – At-Risk
MDE
Overview
"Section 31a of the State School Aid Act provides funding to eligible districts for supplementary instructional
and pupil support services for pupils who meet the at-risk criteria specified in the legislation. ... The funds
may also be used for class size reductions in grades 1–6 in schools above the district's poverty percentage.
Section 31a funds are limited to direct services to pupils and may not be used for administrative or other
related costs." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth to age 5, and K–Grade 12
Eligibility Criteria: "Students: [Eligible students must meet certain] criteria including low achievement on
MEAP tests in mathematics, reading or science; failure to meet core academic curricular
objectives in English language arts or mathematics (applies to grade K-3 pupils only);
or the presence of two or more identified at-risk factors." 2 "Children birth–age 5 who
meet the at-risk criteria used to determine eligibility of children for the Great Start
Readiness Program (GSRP)" are also eligible.3
"Schools: Local school districts, PSAs and The Education Achievement System with a
current year combined state and local revenue per membership pupil of less than or
equal to the current year basic foundation allowance are eligible. A one-time
application needs to be completed by new PSAs, The Education Achievement System or
school districts that have not received Section 31a funds in the past." 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
7,392
241,615
249,007
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using program eligibility criteria and the number of students
qualifying for free and reduced lunch from ages 5–8. Data are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$65,814,776
Total Investment
$65,814,776
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012. The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was
estimated using total K–12 spending (provided by the MDE) and the number of students qualifying for free and
reduced lunch from ages 5–8. Data are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Education, Section 31a-At-Risk website, www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_30334-43638-,00.html (accessed 2/13/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Michigan Department of Education, Office of Field Services, Section 31a Program for At-risk Pupils, Allowable Uses of Funds
(Lansing, Mich.: MDE, 12/10/09, amended 8/30/12), www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/
Section_31a_Allowable_Uses_of_Funds_6-7-12_Update_388392_7.pdf (accessed 2/13/13).
4 Ibid.
1
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

120

Special Education
MDE
Overview
Special Education services and programs are provided through Michigan's intermediate school districts (ISDs)
and local school districts. A Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is provided to all eligible children and
students at no cost to their families. These services and/or programs are to be provided in the Least
Restrictive Environment (LRE), meaning that a student who has a disability should have the opportunity to be
educated with non-disabled peers, to the greatest extent appropriate.
Components of Special Education in Michigan include: Early Childhood Special Education (Part B, 619 of
IDEA) which provides services and/or programs for eligible children 3 to 5 years of age, School-age Special
Education (Part B of IDEA) which is available to eligible students 6–21 years of age, and Michigan
Mandatory Special Education (MMSE). MMSE is an additional mandate that spans beyond the federal IDEA
mandate for eligible children 0–3 years of age and eligible students 22 through 25 years of age.1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth through 25 2
Eligibility Criteria: "The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) identifies the categories of
disabilities that states must serve. The statute requires that all eligible children and youth
be identified and provided appropriate services; a multidisciplinary team (the IEP team)
develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
"To be determined eligible, a child must: (1) be determined to be a child with a
disability; and (2) be determined to need special education and related services in
order to make progress in the general education curriculum. The delivery of an
individualized education program to an eligible student is determined to constitute a
free and appropriate public education or FAPE." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
18,426
39,682
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
58,108
Note(s): Children served was estimated from the 2011 MDE report: Data Portrait: Special Education State-ISD
Summary Report. This report provides counts for ages 0–2, 3–5, and 6–21. These counts were allocated based on
the overall population of children by age in Michigan.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$67,183,741
$180,710,047
Total Investment
$247,893,788
Note(s): Special education spending for districts and ISDs, including transportation, was allocated based on the
number of students served. Data are from 2012.
E-mail from MDE staff, 10/31/12
Ibid.
3 Ibid.
1
2
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• Special Education •
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

122

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
MDE
Overview
"The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas could
continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have access to the National
School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Birth–18 years 2
Eligibility Criteria: "The SFSP Income Eligibility Standards are the same as those used for reduced-price
eligibility in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Eligible participants
include: (1) children who are 18 years of age or younger, (2) disabled persons,
regardless of age, who are determined by MDE or a local public educational agency
(school district or public school academy) to be mentally or physically disabled and who
participate in a public or non-profit private school program established for the mentally
or physically disabled." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
3,231
44,997
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
48,228
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using total program enrollment (provided by MDE program
materials) and data about students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Data are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$2,455,409
$0
Total Investment
$2,455,409
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE program materials) and assumes spending splits proportionally based on the number of children served. Data
are from FY 2011.
1 Michigan Department of Education, About Summer Food Service Program website, www.michigan.gov/
mde/0,4615,7-140-43092_34491-108669--,00.html (accessed 2/15/13).
2 Michigan Department of Education Office of School Support Services, Summer Food Service Program Fact Sheet (Lansing,
Michigan: MDE, January 2013), www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/2011_SFSP_FACT
_SHEET_345369_7.pdf (accessed 2/15/13).
3 Ibid.
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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–
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
MDE
Overview
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is administered by the Food Distribution Unit in the MDE,
and "supplements the diets of low-income persons of all ages, including elderly people, by providing
emergency food and nutrition assistance." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Ages Served:
All ages eligible 2
Eligibility Criteria: "TEFAP income qualification for households with a member at 60 years of age and
older is 160% of the Poverty Income Guidelines and households with all members under
60 years is 130% of the Poverty Income Guidelines." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
174,217
133,958
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
308,175
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2011.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$4,432,073
$0
Total Investment
$4,432,073
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total program spending (provided by
MDE program materials) and the number of children served in the Food Assistance Program. Data are from FY 2011.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

–
Michigan Department of Education, Food Distribution Program website, www.michigan.gov/mde/
0,4615,7-140-43092_61446---,00.html (accessed 2/15/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Michigan Department of Education, Food Distribution Unit, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Manual (Lansing,
Mich.: May 2011), www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/TEFAPProgramManual_
updated_May_2011_Final_REV_6-01-11__354590_7.pdf (accessed 2/15/13).
1
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Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs
MDE
Overview
"The Title I, Part A program is designed to help disadvantaged children meet high academic standards by
participating in either a schoolwide or a targeted assistance program. Schoolwide programs are
implemented in high-poverty schools following a year of planning with external technical assistance and use
Title I funds to upgrade the entire educational program of the school. Targeted assistance programs provide
supplementary instruction to children who are failing or most at risk of failing to meet the district's core
academic curriculum standards. School-based decision-making, professional development, and parent
involvement are important components of each district's Title I, Part A program." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Early learning programs to grade 12 2
Eligibility Criteria: Schoolwide Programs - "A school that serves an eligible school attendance area in which
not less than 40 percent of the children are from low-income families, or not less than
40 percent of the children enrolled in the school are from such families" is eligible for a
schoolwide program. These schools are not required to identify individual children for
participation. 3
Targeted Assistance Programs - Schools that do not qualify for (or choose not to operate)
a schoolwide program, must identify and serve children that are "identified by the
school as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging student
academic achievement standards." 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
10,577
241,615
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
252,192
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2010 (for birth–preschool age) and 2012 (for K–grade
3).
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$163,952,031
$0
Total Investment
$163,952,031
Note(s): The total investment in children birth–grade 3 was estimated using total K–12 spending (provided by the
MDE) and the number of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch from ages 5–8. Data are from FY 2012.
Michigan Department of Education, Title I website, www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753-69709--,00.htm (accessed
2/15/13).
2 U.S. Department of Education, Part A-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies website, Section 1114,
Schoolwide Programs, www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg2.html#sec1114 (accessed 2/15/13).
3 Ibid.
4 U.S. Department of Education, Part A-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies website, Section 1115,
Schoolwide Programs, www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg2.html#sec1114 (accessed 2/15/13).
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

127

Title II – Improving Teacher and Principal Quality
MDE
Overview
"[Title II] supports partnerships between high-need [Local Education Agencies] LEAs, college/departments of
teacher education, and college/departments of arts and sciences" to "increase academic achievement by
improving teacher and principal quality. This program is carried out by: increasing the number of highly
qualified teachers in classrooms; increasing the number of highly qualified principals and assistant principals
in schools; and increasing the effectiveness of teachers and principals by holding LEAs and schools
accountable for improvements in student academic achievement." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
INFRASTRUCTURE (no direct service)
N/A
Eligibility Criteria: The MDE identifies eligible LEAs. To qualify LEAs must: (1) have indicated that at least
one instructional staff member was not Highly Qualified, and (2) have over a 20%
poverty rate according to data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income
and Poverty Estimates. 2
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
N/A
N/A
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
N/A
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$28,562,539
$0
Total Investment
$28,562,539
Note(s): Data were provided by a report from the National Education Association and are from FY 2012.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–
–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade


U.S. Department of Education. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants. Program Description:
www2.ed.gov/programs/teacherqual/index.html (accessed 3/12/13).
2 Michigan Department of Education, 2012-2013 Title II Part A(3) Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program website, Eligible
Local Education Agency (LEA) partners, www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-6530_5683
_5703-137803--,00.html (accessed 2/15/13).
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Title III – Language Instruction for
Limited English Proficient Students
MDE
Overview
"The Title III program is designed to assure speedy acquisition of English language proficiency, assist students
to achieve in the core academic subjects, and to assist students to meet State standards. It also provides
immigrant students with high-quality instruction to meet challenging State standards, and assists the transition
of immigrant children and youth into American society." 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
CHILDREN
Ages Served:
Ages 3–21 years 2
Eligibility Criteria: Students age 3–21 must meet both of the following requirements to qualify as Limited
English Proficient (English Learner):
(1) The student’s home language survey states that a language other than English is
spoken at home or that the student's native language is a language other than English;
and
(2) Assessment results show that the student is not proficient in English according to the
Michigan English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), and/or is not on grade level
in reading or math according to state-approved, valid, and reliable reading and math
assessments. 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
444
29,241
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
29,685
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$3,810,805
$0
Total Investment
$3,810,805
Note(s): Data were provided by the MDE and are from FY 2012.
1 Michigan Department of Education, English language learner programs website, www.michigan.gov/mde/
0,1607,7-140-6530_30334_40078---,00.html (accessed 2/15/13).
2 E-mail from MDE staff, 10/28/12.
3 Michigan Department of Education, Office of Field Services, Special Populations Unit, English Learner Program Entrance and Exit
Protocol 2012 (Lansing, Mich.: MDE, 2012), www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/
Entrance_and_Exit_Protocol_10.30.12_402532_7.pdf (accessed 2/15/13).
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–
–
Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

130

Child and Dependent Care Credit
Treasury
Overview
The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is a federal subsidy in the form of a tax credit in which qualifying
child care expenses may be claimed up to a certain percentage contingent on income. The credit may be
worth up to $3,000 for child care expenses for one qualifying child and up to $6,000 for two or more
qualifying children. Qualifying children must meet six tests: age, relationship, support, dependent, citizenship,
and residence. The care that is provided to a qualifying child must be in order for the parent to work or to
look for work. 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Families with qualifying children under the age of 13 2
Eligibility Criteria: "The credit can be up to 35 percent of [the filer's] qualifying expenses, depending upon
[his/her] adjusted gross income [AGI]." 3 The following percentages apply: for AGI that
is over $0 but not over $15,000, 35% of work-related child care expenses qualifies to
claim for credit; $15,000‒$17,000 = 34%; $17,000‒$19,000 = 33%; $19,000‒
$21,000 = 32%; $21,000‒$23,000 = 31%; $23,000‒$25,000 = 30%; $25,000‒
$27,000 = 29%; $27,000‒$29,000 = 28%; $29,000‒$31,000 = 27%; $31,000‒
$33,000 = 26%; $33,000‒$35,000 = 25%; $35,000‒$37,000 = 24%; $37,000‒
$39,000 = 23%; $39,000‒$41,000 = 22%; $41,000‒$43,000 = 21%; $43,000‒
No Limit = 20%. 4
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
104,622
104,622
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
209,244
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using IRS Statistics of Income and U.S. Census data.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$68,970,467
$0
Total Investment
$68,970,467
Note(s): The annual investments were estimated using IRS Statistics of Income and U.S. Census data.
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Ten Things to Know about the Child and Dependent Care Credit
website: www.irs.gov/uac/Ten-Things-to-Know-About-the-Child-and-Dependent-Care-Credit (accessed 2/15/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
4 U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Child and Dependent Care Expenses (Publication 503) (Washington,
D.C.: IRS, October 29, 2012), www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p503.pdf (accessed 2/15/13).
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Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade

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–
Child Tax Credit
Treasury
Overview
The Child Tax Credit is a federal tax credit that is worth up to $1,000 per qualifying child depending on
the filer's income. Qualifying children must meet six tests: age, relationship, support, dependent, citizenship,
and residence. 1
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Families with qualifying children under age 17 2
Eligibility Criteria: "The credit is limited if [the filer's] modified adjusted gross income is above a certain
amount. The amount at which this phase-out begins varies depending on [the filer's] filing
status. For married taxpayers filing a joint return, the phase-out begins at $110,000.
For married taxpayers filing a separate return, it begins at $55,000. For all other
taxpayers, the phase-out begins at $75,000. In addition, the Child Tax Credit is
generally limited by the amount of the income tax [the filer] owes as well as any
alternative minimum tax [they] owe." 3
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
337,627
265,353
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
602,980
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using IRS Statistics of Income, Brookings Institution data, and
U.S. Census data.
Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$521,019,719
$0
Total Investment
$521,019,719
Note(s): The annual investments served were estimated using IRS Statistics of Income, Brookings Institution data, and
U.S. Census data.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
–
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Ten Facts about the Child Tax Credit website (last reviewed or
updated 1/31/13), www.irs.gov/uac/Ten-Facts-about-the-Child-Tax-Credit (accessed 2/15/13).
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
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Earned Income Tax Credit – Federal
Treasury
Overview
"EITC, the Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EIC, is a tax credit to help [filers] keep more of what
[they] earned. It is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals
and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of
social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it
results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, [filers] must meet certain
requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file." 1
Qualifying children must have a valid social security number and pass four tests: relationship, age, residency,
and joint return.2
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Families with qualifying children under age 19, or under age 24 (if the child is a fulltime student), or a child of any age if he or she is permanently disabled.
Eligibility Criteria: "The income eligibility guidelines and maximum credit amounts for Tax Year 2012 are
listed below: 3
• Families with one qualifying child who earned less than $36,920 in 2012 (or less
than $42,130 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to
$3,169.
• Families with two qualifying children who earned less than $41,952 in 2012 (or less
than $47,162 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to
$5,236.
• Families with three or more qualifying children who earned less than $45,060 in
2012 (or less than $50,270 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a
credit of up to $5,891.
• Workers without a qualifying child who earned less than $13,980 in 2012 (or less
than $19,190 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to
$475.
For everyone, investment income must be $3,200 or less for the year.
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
257,741
186,862
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
444,603
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using IRS and Michigan Department of Treasury data.
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, EITC Home Page—It’s easier than ever to find out if you qualify for
EITC website (last reviewed or updated 3/4/13), www.irs.gov/Individuals/EITC-Home-Page--It%E2%80%99s-easier-than-everto-find-out-if-you-qualify-for-EITC (accessed 2/15/13).
2 U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Qualifying Child Rules (last reviewed or updated 2/1/13),
www.irs.gov/Individuals/Qualifying-Child-Rules (accessed 2/15/13).
3 Michigan EITC website, www.michiganeic.org/about (accessed 2/15/13).
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Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$831,394,938
$0
Total Investment
$831,394,938
Note(s): The annual investments served were estimated using IRS and Michigan Department of Treasury data.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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–
Earned Income Tax Credit – Michigan
Treasury
Overview
"EITC, the Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EIC is a tax credit to help [filers] keep more of what
[they] earned. It is a refundable federal [and state] income tax credit for low to moderate income working
individuals and families... When EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those
who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, [filers] must meet certain requirements and file a tax return,
even if [filers] do not owe any tax or are not required to file." 1 Michigan's state credit is equal to 6 percent
of a filer's federal credit. 2
Qualifying children must have a valid social security number and pass four tests: relationship, age, residency,
and joint return.3
Who Is Served?
Group Served:
Ages Served:
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Families with qualifying children younger than 19, or younger than 24 (if the child is a
full-time student), or a child of any age if he or she is permanently disabled.
Eligibility Criteria: "The income eligibility guidelines and maximum credit amounts for Tax Year 2012 are
listed below: 4
• Families with one qualifying child who earn less than $36,920 in 2012 (or less than
$42,130 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $3,169.
• Families with two qualifying children who earn less than $41,952 in 2012 (or less
than $47,162 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to
$5,236.
• Families with three or more qualifying children who earn less than $45,060 in 2012
(or less than $50,270 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of
up to $5,891.
• Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than $13,980 in 2012 (or less than
$19,190 for married workers filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $475.
"For everyone, investment income must be $3,200 or less for the year." 5
Children Served
Birth–Preschool Age
K–Grade 3
248,264
179,991
Total (Birth–Grade 3)
428,255
Note(s): The number of children served was estimated using IRS and Michigan Department of Treasury data.
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, EITC Home Page—It’s easier than ever to find out if you qualify for
EITC website (last reviewed or updated 3/4/13), www.irs.gov/Individuals/EITC-Home-Page--It%E2%80%99s-easier-than-everto-find-out-if-you-qualify-for-EITC (accessed 2/15/13).
2 Michigan EITC website, What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?, www.michiganeic.org/taxpayers/i-can-e-file-free-online-taxpreparation (accessed 2/15/13).
3 U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Qualifying Child Rules website (last reviewed or updated 2/1/13),
IRS: www.irs.gov/Individuals/Qualifying-Child-Rules (accessed 2/15/13).
4 Michigan EITC website, www.michiganeic.org/about (accessed 2/15/13).
5 Ibid.
1
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Dollars Invested
Annually
Federal Investment
State Investment
$0
$48,049,479
Total Investment
$48,049,479
Note(s): The annual investments served were estimated using IRS and Michigan Department of Treasury data.
Early Childhood Outcome Addressed
Children are…
Born healthy
Healthy, thriving, and
developmentally
on track from birth to
3rd grade
–

Prepared to succeed in
Developmentally ready 4th grade and beyond
to succeed in school at by reading proficiently
time of school entry
by the end of 3rd grade
–
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Appendix
Methodology: Program Inventory Estimates
Overview
The early childhood program inventory is a comprehensive look at state and federal programs
supporting young children in Michigan and their families. Young children are defined as those 8 years
old or younger. The program inventory contains a summary of the number of children served by the
program and the dollars spent on children by each of these programs. In some cases, very accurate
caseload and spending information was available for the programs, while in other cases it was
necessary to estimate caseload and spending information.
This appendix contains a brief description of the
methodology used to derive the estimates for each
Note: Throughout the program
program in the inventory. As mentioned above, the
inventory and this report, two age
administering department is not always able to provide
ranges are discussed. “Birth to
exact caseload and spending information that directly
preschool age” refers to children
corresponds to the age categories in the program
ages 0–4. “Kindergarten to grade 3”
inventory. For example, an agency may be able to
refers to children ages 5–8.
provide the number of children ages 0–18 served by a
program, but it might not have information on how many
of these children fall into the age categories of birth to preschool age (0–4) and kindergarten to grade
3 (5–8). 1 In these cases, the totals for the age categories were estimated from the best data available.
The data and methodology used in developing each of these estimates are described below.
Census Information
In many instances where exact counts of the number of young children served were unavailable, the
agency was able to provide a count of the number of children served ages 0–18. In many such cases
the number of children ages 0–8 was estimated using U.S. Census data. Two primary types of Census
data were used: Census data by age and the Census age data further subdivided into the number at
each age based on income.
Michigan Census data by age were used to obtain a total count of the number of children at every
age. In other words, the Census has the number of children in Michigan age 0, age 1, age 2, etc. (These
data can be found at: www.census.gov/popest/data/state/asrh/2011/.) At the time these estimates
were calculated, 2011 was the most recent year available for population by age. Population by age
was estimated for 2012 by shifting all of the 2011 data one year forward. The number of children
age 1 in 2011 was assumed to be the number of children age 2 in 2012. The number of children in
2012 age 0 (i.e., birth to age 1) was estimated by assuming the number of children age 0 was lower
than the number of 2012 children age 1 (or alternatively the number of 2011 children age 0) by the
average percentage decline in the age 0 population over the past 4 years. The number of young
One of the challenges in creating these estimates was determining how to calculate estimates for children at ages 4 and 5 when
some children are enrolled in preschool programs, while others are attending kindergarten. To ensure that funding intended for
preschool children is reported separately from funding intended to serve school-aged children, this report assumes that programs
serving preschool children serve children ages 0–4, and programs serving school-aged children serve children ages 5–8.
1
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children in Michigan has been declining for demographic reasons. For example, in 2011, there were
122,320 five-year-olds, but just 113,146 children age zero.
The second type of Census data used was obtained by subdividing the children by age data into the
number at each age based on income. Specifically, the population counts were divided into those at
100 percent, 150 percent, 200 percent, and 300 percent of the poverty line. These percentages were
calculated using the 3-year American Community Survey (ACS) sample. The 3 percent sample contains
data from 2008, 2009, and 2010. While this is less current than the 1 percent 2010 sample, the larger
3 percent sample has less sampling error with respect to estimating poverty by age. When dividing a
year of age into each of the poverty brackets, one poverty rate was used for children ages 0–4 and
a second for children 5–18. For example, 25.7 percent of children ages 0–4 were estimated to be
below 100 percent of poverty and 20.6 percent of ages 5–18. The poverty rate was not calculated
separately for each year of age because the small cell sizes would result in unacceptably large
sampling errors. When examining the data in the 3 percent sample, the poverty rate was relatively
constant across ages for children ages 5 and up. 2
Individual Program Estimate Methodology
Community Health Estimates
•
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
Program spending was provided by the DCH. The number served is not applicable for this program
since it provides administrative support. The cost of administering tests is funded by Medicaid. Data
are from 2012.
•
Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance Home & Community Based Services Waiver
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
•
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Children’s Waiver Program (CWP)
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
•
Dental Services: Healthy Kids Dental
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
•
Dental Services: SEAL! Michigan Program
Program spending was provided by the DCH. The number of participants by age was taken from
DCH program materials. Dollars are assumed to split proportionally with the number of participants.
Expenditure data are from FY 2012. Caseload data are from the FY 2010–2011 school year.
The raw ACS data were from: Steven Ruggles, J. Trent Alexander, Katie Genadek, Ronald Goeken, Matthew B. Schroeder, and
Matthew Sobek, Integrated Public Use Microdata Series: Version 5.0 [Machine-readable database]. Minneapolis: University of
Minnesota, 2010. Staff at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan performed the calculations using these data.
2
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•
Early Childhood Comprehensive System Grant
Funding was provided by the DCH. This program supports program infrastructure so caseload counts
are not applicable. All funding was assumed to support programs for children ages 0–4. Data are
from FY 2012.
•
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Program funding was provided by the DCH. Funding was split into two age categories based on
each category’s share of the under-18 population. Spending data are from FY 2012.
•
Family Planning: Plan First!
Program funding was provided by the DCH. All dollars were allocated to ages 0–4. Data are from
FY 2012.
•
Family Planning: Title X
Program funding was provided by the DCH. All dollars were allocated to ages 0–4. Data are from
FY 2012.
•
Family Support Subsidy (FSS) Program
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Program funding and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Spending data are from
FY 2012 and the number of children served is for FY 2010-11.
•
Fetal-Infant Mortality Review
Total spending was provided by the DCH. The number of children served is not applicable. Data
are from FY 2012.
•
Hearing Screening
Total program spending and the total number of children served were provided by the DCH.
Program information indicated that screenings occurred at least once between ages 3–5 and in
kindergarten, grade 2, and grade 4. The estimate assumed that children were tested at ages 4, 5,
7, and 9 and that the screenings split proportionally based on each age’s share of the total number
of children for that age. The dollars are assumed to split proportionally with the number of children
tested. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Home-Based Services Intervention
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
•
Home Visiting Initiative–MIECHV
Caseload information for this program is not yet available. Public Act 291 of 2012 requires that
home visiting data be reported in FY 2014. Spending data were provided by the DCH and were
from FY 2011.
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•
Immunization Program
Total spending for the immunization program was provided by the DCH for FY 2012. The DCH also
provided the total number of children served by the program for ages 0 to 4 and 5 to 8.
Information on spending by age was not available, so the program dollars were split proportionally
with the number of children.
•
Infant Death Prevention and Bereavement
Spending information was provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Local Maternal & Child Health (LMCH) Program
DCH program description materials provided total program spending and the number of children
served ages 0–9 and ages 10–19. The number of children ages 0–9 was split into the number of
children ages 0–4, 5–8, and over 8 based on the respective shares of children ages 0–9 in these
age categories that were below 150 percent of the poverty line. The dollars were assumed to split
proportionally with the program recipients. Data are from FY 2011.
•
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. The data are for FY
2012.
•
MCH Medicaid Outreach
Total program spending was provided by the DCH staff. The number of children served was not
available because data are not collected based on services to individuals. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Medicaid Health Care
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
•
Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Program
Program spending was provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
•
MIChild
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
•
MI Healthy Baby
Program spending was provided by the DCH. Caseloads are not applicable for this program. Data
are from FY 2012. Note that federal funding for this program was eliminated after FY 2012.
•
Newborn Screening Program
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Nurse Family Partnership
Total spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
•
Obesity Prevention in Early Learning and Development Programs Utilizing NAP SACC
Information on program spending and enrollment was provided by the DCH. The program
enrollment totals indicated that they were for ages 0–5. Because the program serves children in a
preschool setting, this estimate counted all of those children in the birth-preschool age category
(also referred to as ages 0 to 4). Data are from FY 2012.
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Parent Leadership
Total program spending was provided by the DCH. Funding split into age categories based on the
share of children ages 0–18 that are 0–4 and 5–8. The number of children served is listed as not
applicable because this program directly serves parents. Data are from FY 2012.
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Pediatric Aids Prevention and Support
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
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Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Program spending was provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
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Prenatal Smoking Cessation (PSC)
Program spending was provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
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Prevention Direct Services: Child Care Expulsion Prevention Program
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
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Prevention Direct Services: Infant Mental Health
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
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Prevention Direct Services: Other Models
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
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Project LAUNCH
Total spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Project LAUNCH serves
children ages 0–8. The totals for ages 0 to 8 were subdivided into ages 0–4 and 5–8 based on
the overall share each of these age groups makes up of the 0 to 8 population in Michigan. Dollars
were split proportionally with the number served. Spending data are from FY 2012. Number of
children served is for FY 2011.
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Safe Delivery
Program information was provided by the DCH. Spending is for FY 2012. Number of children
served is for CY 2012.
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Safe Sleep
Program spending was provided by the DCH. Caseload data are not applicable. Data are from
FY 2012.
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School-Based Services
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2011.
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Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH)
Program information was provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
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Substance Abuse Treatment: Designated Women’s Programs
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH. Data are from FY 2012.
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Vision Screening
Total spenidng and caseload information were provided by the DCH. DCH program description
materials indicated that children are tested at least once between the ages of 3 and 5 for
preschoolers and in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. The estimate assumes that children are tested at ages
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 and splits the number of screenings and dollars into these buckets based on
the proportional share of the population in each of these age brackets. Data are from FY 2012.
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WIC Project FRESH
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH.
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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the DCH.
Human Services Estimates
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Adoption Services Program
The total dollars spent for the adoption services program was based on the FY 2012 DHS line item
appropriation for Adoption Support Services. The DHS provided the total number of adoptions in
the state and the total number of adoptions in the age categories 0–4 and 5–8. The dollars were
assumed to split proportionally with the number of adoptions. The number of adoptions is for FY
2011.
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Adoption Subsidy
The total dollars for the adoption subsidy was based on the FY 2012 DHS line item appropriation
for Adoption Subsidies. The DHS provided the total number of children served by the adoptions
subsidy and the total number in the age categories 0–4 and 5–8. The dollars were assumed to split
proportionally with the number of children served. Caseloads are as of June 2011.
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Child Care Licensing
The starting point for this estimate was the line item appropriation for Adult Foster Care, Children’s
Welfare, and Day Care Licensure in the FY 2012 DHS budget. The number of children served is
listed as N/A because the program does not directly serve children. The spending is split between
Pre–K and K–3 based on estimates used for the Childcare Development Fund (CDF).
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Children’s Protective Services
The starting point for dollars spent was the FY 2012 DHS line item appropriation for Child Protective
Services. This line item was increased by 60 percent per a DHS recommendation in order to reflect
the cost of fringe benefits for staff. The grand total of all investigated children ages 0–18 and the
number of investigated children ages 0–4 and 5–8 was provided by DHS. The dollars were
assumed to split proportionally with the number of children. The caseload data are from FY 2011.
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Children’s Trust Fund Direct Service Grants
Program spending was calculated by summing the direct service grants reported by CTF on its Web
page (www.michigan.gov/ctf). CTF program materials also report the total number of children
served. The number of children ages 0–4 and 5–8 was estimated from this total based on the
proportional share of children in these age categories that are below the poverty line. Spending
was assumed to be proportional to the number of children served. Data on the number of children
served are from FY 2010.
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Children’s Trust Fund Local Councils
Program spending was provided by the DHS. This program does not directly serve children so the
reported total was N/A. Spending is split into the age categories 0–4 and 5–8 using the same
proportions that were used for the Children’s Trust Fund Service Grants.
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Child Support Administration
The estimate started with the DHS line item appropriations for: Child Support Enforcement, Legal
Support Contracts, Child Support Incentive Payments, Child Support Automation, and State
Disbursement Unit. The starting point for enrollment was the number of children reported by the
DHS to be in the IV-D child support program in 2011. The dollars and the number of children were
split proportionally based on the number of children ages 0–18 who are ages 0–4 (23.8 percent)
and 5–8 (20.5 percent).
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Families First of Michigan (FFM)
This estimate started with the total FY 2012 appropriation for Families First. The number of families
served in FY 2012 was provided by the DHS. Each family was assumed to have 2.39 children. This
total is based on the ratio of Family Independence Program (FIP) children to FIP adults. The number
of families and the number of children per family were multiplied to calculate an estimated number
of children served. The percentage of these children ages 0–4 and 5–8 was based on the estimates
used for Child Protective Services. The dollars were assumed to split proportionally based on the
number of children.
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Family Independence Program (FIP)
This estimate started with the total FY 2012 appropriation for FIP. The DHS Green Book contains
the total number of children served by FIP and the number of children ages 0–4 and 5–8. The
report used had data for the number of children as of August 2012. Program dollars were allocated
proportionally to the age categories based on the number of children in each category. The
estimate assumes that all program dollars are used to support children, and does not allocate any
of the dollars to supporting adults.
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Family Reunification Program (FRP)
This estimate started with the FY 2012 appropriation for Family Reunification. The total number of
families served in FY 2012 was provided by the DHS. The number of children served was estimated
using the ratio of adults to children in the FIP program. The split into the age categories was
calculated using the same methodology that was used for Child Protective Services.
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Food Assistance Program (FAP)
This estimate started with the FY 2012 appropriation for the Food Assistance Program. The total
number of program recipients and the total number of children ages 0–4 and ages 5–8 were taken
from the DHS Green Book. The caseload data are from August of 2012. The dollars were split
proportionally based on the percentage of recipients in the age categories. The assumption used
to apportion dollars for FAP differs from that of FIP. For FIP, all spending was assumed to go to
support children, while for FAP, spending was assumed to support both adults and children based
on their proportional representation among program recipients.
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Foster Care
The DHS provided information on the number of children enrolled in the program both in total and
for the 0–4 and 5–8 age brackets for FY 2012. The DHS also provided FY 2012 spending for the
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program in total. The dollars were split proportionally into the age brackets based on the number
of children.
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Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP)
The total number of children enrolled for FY 2012 was taken from DHS program materials.
Enrollment was split into ages 0–4 and 5–8 using the same proportional split as Foster Care. Total
spending was the FY 2012 line item appropriation for the Guardianship program. Spending was
split by age proportionally based on the number of children served.
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Refugee Assistance Program (RAP)
The DHS provided program information and spending totals. Minor adjustments to the estimates
were made to account for the unaccompanied minor program.
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Strong Families/Safe Children
This estimate started with the FY 2012 appropriation for Strong Families Safe Children. The total
number of families served was taken from the DHS program description. Each family was assumed
to have 2.39 children based on the ratio of FIP children to FIP adults. Children were split into the
0–4 and 5–8 age brackets using the same assumptions as Child Protective Services.
Early Childhood Investment Corporation Estimates
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Great Start Early Learning Advisory Council
Spending data were provided by the Early Childhood Investment Council and are from FY 2012.
Education Estimates
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21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
Total spending and caseload information for this program are taken from MDE program materials.
Spending data are for FY 2012, while caseload information is for FY 2010. The dollars and students
were allocated to K–3 based on K–3 enrollment statewide as a percentage of total K–12
enrollment.
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Afterschool Snack Program
Total spending and total students served for the Afterschool Snack program for FY 2011 were
taken from MDE program materials. Allocating this total to the appropriate age categories took
several steps. First, free/reduced lunch headcount data by grade were downloaded. The total
number of free/reduced lunch students was compared to total enrollment to obtain the share of K–
12 qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Total enrollment for pre–K was available, but not the share
that qualified for free/reduced lunch. Therefore, pre–K was assumed to be eligible for
free/reduced lunch at the same rate as the overall K–12 population.
To allocate the totals to the age categories, it was assumed that the participants in the Afterschool
Snack Program mirrored the free/reduced lunch population in proportion. For example, of the preK to 12 free/reduced lunch population, 31.5 percent were in grades K–3 and 2.3 percent were
pre–K. Based on this, it was assumed that 31.5 percent of Afterschool Snack participants were
grades K–3 and 2.3 percent were pre–K. The dollars were split proportionally based on number
of students.
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
The estimates for this program are based on information received from the MDE. Average daily
attendance and total payments were taken from the MDE fact sheet. Children at day care centers
and home providers represent 85 percent of the children served by this program and 85 percent
of the dollars spent. Of this total, 70 percent are ages 0-4 and 30 percent are ages 5-8.. Of the
remaining children served by the program, MDE estimates that half are ages 5 to 8. Data are from
FY 2011
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Child Development and Care (CDC) Program
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the MDE. Data are from FY 2012
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
This program serves children and adults. The MDE provided total spending and the number of
people served, and they were able to subdivide the data into age 0, ages 1–6, and adults served.
The number served for ages 1–6 was split into ages 0–4 and 5–8 categories (with children ages
1-4 placed into the 0-4 category and children ages 5-6 placed into the 5-8 category) using the
proportional share of these age categories among those from households with income under 200
percent of the poverty. The dollars were split proportionally based on the number served. Data
are from FY 2011.
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Early Childhood Block Grant: Great Parents, Great Start
Program spending is from MDE program materials. The total number served was provided by MDE
and covers the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
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Early Childhood Block Grant: Great Start Collaboratives (GSCs) and Parent Coalitions (GSPCs)
Total spending is from MDE program materials and is for FY 2012.
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Early Head Start
Program spending and caseload information were provided by the MDE. Data are from FY 2012.
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Early On®
Program enrollment and spending information were provided by the MDE. Data are from FY 2012.
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Great Start to Quality
Total spending is from MDE program materials and is for FY 2012. Enrollment information is not
applicable.
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Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
The number of children served and total spending are from MDE program materials. The number
served is for the FY 2011–12 school year and the spending data are from FY 2012.
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Head Start
Total spending and enrollment were provided by the MDE. Data are from FY 2012.
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Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO)
Total spending was provided by the MDE. Spending is for FY 2012.
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K–12 Public School System
Total enrolment is from MDE headcount data for grades K–3. Total spending represents the per
pupil foundation allowance for each district multiplied by the number of students in the district in
grades K–3. Data are from FY 2012.
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Migrant Education Program
Program data were provided by the MDE. Data are from FY 2012.
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National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Total enrollment and spending were taken from MDE program materials. Allocations methods were
the same as those used in the After School Snack Program. Data are from FY 2011.
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School Breakfast Program (SBP)
Total enrollment and spending were spending taken from MDE program materials. Allocation
methods were the same as those used in the After School Snack Program. Data are from FY 2011.
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Section 31a – At-Risk
Total spending on Section 31a programs was taken from MDE program materials. Funding for
Section 31a programs aimed at preschoolers was assumed to be for children ages 0–4. Program
spending for ages 5–8 was estimated using the share of free/reduced lunch children in grades K–
3. In addition, 100 percent of the funding identified as “K-3 Early Intervening Programs” was
assumed to go toward children ages 5–8. The number of children ages 0–4 was estimated using
the number of children served by the two 31a programs directed at preschoolers. The student count
for the remaining programs was not an unduplicated count. Therefore, the number of students ages
5–8 qualifying for free/reduced lunch was used as a proxy for the number of children in this age
range served by Section 31a programs.
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Special Education
The number of children served was estimated from the 2011 report: Data Portrait: Special Education
State-ISD Summary Report. This report provides special education counts for ages 0–2, 3–5, and
6–21. Population by age data were used to allocate these totals proportionally into the 0–4 and
5–8 age categories. Special education spending was taken from Senate Fiscal Agency Program
descriptions. The total spending includes the appropriations reimbursing intermediate school districts
and school districts for 28.6138% of total approved costs for special education students and
70.4165% of special education transportation costs. The spending data are from FY 2012 and
were allocated proportionally by age.
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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Total spending and the number of children served were taken from MDE program materials.
Allocations to ages 0–4 and 5–8 were done using the same methodology as the After School Snack
Program. Data are from FY 2011.
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Total spending was taken from MDE program materials. The total number served was provided by
the MDE. Data are from FY 2011. This program serves adults and children. The total number of
children served was based on the percentage of Food Assistance Program recipients that are
children. Allocations to ages 0–4 and 5–8 were based on the percentage of Food Assistance
Program recipients in those age categories.
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Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs
The total number of children served was taken from MDE program materials. This total was assumed
to be for K–12 and was allocated to ages 5–8 based on the share of free/reduced lunch recipients
in this age range. Title I is allocated to K–12 grades, and it is allowable to serve preschoolers with
the funds; however, the Michigan Electronic Grants System does not have the ability to collect
preschool information yet. Spending and caseloads are for FY 2012.
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Title II – Improving Teacher and Principal Quality
Total spending was taken from National Education Association information reporting Title II
appropriations for all 50 states. Data are from FY 2012.
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Title III – Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient Students
Total spending and students served information were provided by the MDE. Data are from FY
2012.
Tax Credit Estimates 3
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Child and Dependent Care Credit
IRS Statistics of Income data were used to calculate the number of returns claiming this credit and
the dollars claimed in Michigan for tax year 2008. Household size was calculated using Census
data and return filing status statistics and further assumptions were made to estimate the number
of children ages 0–4 and 5–8 represented in these households. IRS filing projections were used to
grow the estimates to 2012.
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Child Tax Credit
Brookings Institution data were used to calculate the number of returns claiming this credit and the
dollars claimed in Michigan for 2008. Census data and filing status data were used to estimate
household size and further assumptions were made to estimate the number of children ages 0–4
and 5–8 represented in these households. IRS filing projections were used to grow the estimates to
2012.
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Earned Income Tax Credit – Federal
Federal EITC data for Michigan for 2008 from the Brookings Institution for 2008 were used as an
estimate starting point. Michigan Department of Treasury data on the household size of Michigan
EITC recipients were used to estimate the number of children in households receiving the EITC, and
the number of children ages 0–4 and 5–8 was derived from this total using population data. The
dollars were assumed to split proportionally with the number of children. Total federal spending
for the Michigan EITC was grown from 2008 to 2012 using the same assumptions as were used for
the Michigan EITC. All EITC dollars were assumed to support children rather than adults.
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Earned Income Tax Credit – Michigan
A Michigan Department of Treasury report was used to estimate the number of children in
households receiving the EITC in 2008. Census data were used to apportion these children by age.
IRS projections on the number of Michigan filers for 2012 were used to grow the estimate of children
served from 2008 to 2012. The dollars were grown from FY 2008 to FY 2012 using Michigan
The methodology for estimating the tax credits is quite involved and only a summary is presented here. Additional information on the
methodology used is available upon request.
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Department of Treasury estimates of EITC growth. The estimates were also adjusted for changes in
Michigan tax law.
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